You may know about the obvious reasons to come in to talk with us about your wisdom teeth. Maybe you are in pain and you have an inkling that it may be your third molars. Perhaps you’re just following upon a previous conversation or you are aware from seeing X-rays that these teeth likely need removal. However, there are additional reasons you may feel compelled to come in but you may not know if they’re good enough reasons to do so. Let’s examine some not-so-common times you may need to set up an appointment.
Your Oral Surgeon Talks: Tooth Loss And Headaches
When you’re experiencing tooth loss, you feel that you are already dealing with enough! However, you may discover that whether or not you have replaced your missing teeth, headaches accompany this concern. Why is this happening, you wonder? What to do about it? Your oral surgeon can explain, so you better understand what’s going on and how we can help you resolve the issue.
Life With Dental Implants: 2 Times To Stay Calm
Your life with dental implants may prove to be quite an adventure. One moment, you are missing teeth in your smile. The next, you have what appears to be a smile full of real teeth but you are aware that they are prosthetics. As a result, though you will likely forget that they’re not your natural teeth and will soon begin thinking of them as such, the process may include some new sensations, the occasional uncertainty, etc. Of course, we strongly encourage you to remain nice and calm should something happen that’s out of the ordinary! Consider two example, so you see what we mean.
Dental Implants: Aren’t They Too Expensive?
Have you seen that some of your friends have chosen dental implants for themselves after experiencing tooth loss? Are you curious about how they afforded them and why so many people choose them over other possibilities, since you’ve always been under the impression that they are too expensive? We encourage you to think about costs in multiple ways (and to speak with us soon) before you assume this is a fact!
Things To Avoid When Planning Implants
When you’re getting ready to visit us to discuss dental implants and get going as you approach a complete smile, there are some things you may feel tempted to do. However, when they’re not directly benefiting your smile (or if they could potentially cause some harm to your oral health) along the way, we think it may be best if you avoid them! Don’t have any major plans just yet but you would certainly like to ensure you’re on track for a soon-to-be full smile again? Consider a few hazards you can very easily skip.
Why Choose Anything But A Single Crown And Implant?
When you learn all about your dental implant options for taking care of your tooth loss, you may find yourself asking a single question: “Why choose anything other than a single crown and an implant?” You know that this particular arrangement will replace your full tooth with as close of a replication of the missing tissue as is possible. You also recognize that we may support a dental bridge, partial denture, or full denture with implants. So, who might choose the latter of these categories? Let’s examine some major factors you may not have considered just yet.
“Snacks” To Avoid With Implants
There are some “snacks” you should avoid if you’re wearing dental implants. First, we put snacks in quotes because in some instances, what you’re munching away on might not exactly be something you’re taking in for caloric value (but more on that later). Next, you may think to yourself, “But I thought I could eat anything with implants that I can eat with natural teeth!” True but here’s the rub: Patients often eat certain snacks with their natural smiles that they really shouldn’t! Think through some ideas and you will see a clearer picture regarding the good and the not-so-good.
Things To Consider About Your Wisdom Teeth
To remove your wisdom teeth or not? It’s a common question we receive and one that happens to come with a complex response. For information regarding your smile and needs, you will (of course) need to take some time to sit down with us, so we may examine your smile! As for the general “should they go or not” details associated with wisdom teeth removal, let’s get you started with some preliminary information.
Receiving Dental Implants: Health Obstacles
You might be ready to go in regard to receiving dental implants but you know that your overall health comes into play. So, how do you figure out whether you’re healthy enough or not? How does this all work together to deem you either a good or not-so-good candidate for implants? There are a couple factors contributing to the final determination. Let’s talk about the main concerns, so you come to better understand potential obstacles and the likelihood of qualifying.
Some Safety Questions: About Sedation
Do you have safety questions about dental sedation? If so, even though you love the potential benefits that it has to offer you (or your family member), it’s very possible you still feel on edge! Now, not only are you experiencing some dental anxiety but you are also very concerned about whether receiving sedation is a wise choice! First, rest assured you are not the first person to feel this way. Next, realize you can relax! We practice all areas of our care by adhering to a very thoughtful and careful code! Become familiar with the details and you’ll feel much better about everything.
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).