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Things We May Do to Prepare the Jaw for Dental Implants |
Posted on 1/24/2022 by Ankur Johri |
| In recent years, dental implant technology has advanced significantly. Nowadays, you can walk into our offices with a problematic tooth and walk out with a new one, all done within a few hours. However, getting dental implants isn't as straightforward as it sounds. There are several things we have to do to ensure that patients are safe to get implants. For instance, before getting implants, your jaws must have enough supporting bone. Insufficient supporting bones could result in implant complications later on. This is why we perform procedures like gum grafting and root canals to get your jaw ready for implants. Here are a few of the things we have to do to prepare the jaw for dental implants. Preparation for the Dental Procedure Dental implants require a significant amount of bone stability, given that they are essentially tooth root replacements. From a professional point of view, dental implants should be surrounded by at least 2.0 millimeters of healthy bone. This is important because it supports the implant. However, you might not have enough healthy bone, especially if you have several missing teeth. There is a strong relationship between the jaw bone and your teeth. When you have a complete set of teeth, your jaw bone is healthy because it gets all the support and nutrients it needs from the teeth. However, when you have missing teeth, the opposite happens. As a result, you will not have enough bone tissues to support the implant. To fix this problem, we perform a gum graft surgery that helps restore tissues. This is important because it helps stabilize the jaw. It is one of the common things we do to prepare jaws for dental implants. In some rare cases, we also perform root canal procedures to clean any infected tooth. Getting dental implants with infected tooth could result in oral conditions that could be severe. Contact us for more information on how we prepare your jaw for dental implants.... Read more... |
Here Are The Common Signs of Tooth Decay |
Posted on 1/10/2022 by Ankur Johri |
| Cavities are permanently damaged places present on the hard surface of your tooth. The damaged areas develop into tiny openings where bacteria can develop. Cavities slowly develop over time in a process known as tooth decay, which involves the softening of the enamel of a tooth as a consequence of bad oral hygiene and alimentation. We have compiled a few signs that may indicate that a tooth is undergoing decay. Hot and Cold Sensitivity During decay, our enamel starts to wear off, affecting the dentin. The dentin lies below the enamel and has numerous microscopic hollow tubes. A lack of a strong enamel to protect the dentin lets cold or hot foods and beverages stimulate the cells and nerves inside your tooth. As such, this sensitivity is an early sign of the development of a cavity Toothache Long-lasting pain in a tooth could indicate that it is experiencing decay. The ache can occur abruptly every so often, or even when you eat something; feeling discomfort and pressure whenever you bite or chew. Such pain and discomfort around your tooth may indicate the presence of a cavity. Tooth Stains Having a stain on your tooth could be the first indication that you have a cavity. A stain appears in white spots and becomes darker as the decay progresses. Staining hailing from a cavity presents itself in a white, black, or brown color on the surface of your teeth. A Hole In Your Tooth When the white spots become prevalent, they form holes in your tooth. You can feel the hole as you run your tongue over your tooth or see it using a mirror. If you notice you have a hole in your tooth, we strongly recommend that you contact our professionals. Please visit our offices today and learn more about signs of tooth decay, and how we can save a tooth from a cavity.... Read more... |
Jaw Pain Following an Auto Accident Is Something We Should Check |
Posted on 12/23/2021 by Ankur Johri |
| Auto accidents characterize strong forces that act on the human body. These forces can cause damage immediately, but, in some victims, there could be delayed problems and symptoms such as jaw pain. Patients may also experience difficulty in chewing and hearing from the impact of this force. Why Your Jaw Hurts After an Auto Accident An injured jaw will hurt after an accident due to a fracture or dislocation. If you have a dislocated jaw, you will experience ear pain, difficulty opening and closing your mouth, chewing, and speech. Your teeth will also feel misaligned and loose. While these signs are obvious, you need to see us for a checkup and treatment. TMJ After a Car Accident Whiplash injuries from motor accidents mainly cause TMJ. If you are in a car accident, where a car hits yours from behind, the collision force will make your head fling forward and backward. This pushes your jaws open, adding pressure to the temporomandibular joints. In some people, this pain will result if they strike their jaws on the steering wheel or dashboard during the accident. You may stay from a day to weeks before experiencing any serious symptoms after which the damage is severe. This is why we advise you to see us as soon as you can after your car accident. TMJ symptoms to look out for include the inability to open your mouth wide or pain when opening it, difficulty in biting or chewing, popping jaw noise, earaches and pain, and facial swelling on the sides. Diagnosis and Treatment Since jaw pain manifests in a vast of symptoms, it may be difficult to diagnose the cause. However, if you visit us, we will conduct a physical test and X-ray on your ears, jaws, and neck to identify the cause. We will then recommend appropriate treatment depending on the severity of the injury. For diagnosis and treatment of jaw pain following an auto accident, contact our office today.... Read more... |