Whether you have your natural teeth or you have dental restorations such as crowns, veneers, or dental implants, certain medications can lead to problems with them, as well as with your gums. Not only can certain drugs cause problems with your tooth enamel, they can also heighten the risk for cavities, gum disease, and infection. Here are three prescription medications that can harm your teeth and gums, and what you can do to lower the risk:
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Oral surgery can be a huge commitment. After all, for most people it seems uncomfortable and invasive, and it takes you away from your everyday tasks. That said, oral surgery is often of the utmost importance, and without it, you may find yourself encountering medical problems that are substantially more complicated and expensive. So if you're debating whether or not you need oral surgery, take a look at some of the reasons below to set up an initial consultation.
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Taking care of your oral health is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Oral decay, and tooth and gum loss as part of unhealthy oral health can cause you issues with speech, eating, smiling, and can affect your self-confidence. Fortunately, depending on the condition of your oral health and stage of any decay, there are many options to help prevent, heal, and repair teeth and gum decay and infection.
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If you have decided to work with your dentist to replace a missing tooth, then you may have decided that a dental implant is best for your situation. You may know by now that dental implantation requires a great deal of preparation before the implant can even be placed in the mouth. In some cases, the dental implant may be scheduled for angled placement. You should know that angled implants have long been used to correct poor initial positioning of the implant root.
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Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving your smile and giving you whiter, straighter teeth. Through a variety of methods, your dentist can replace missing teeth with natural-feeling replacements, or whiten your teeth better than any at-home remedy. If you have a smile that you aren't happy with, it's time to talk with your dentist about your choices.
Crooked teeth can be fixed with veneers, while any chips you may have can be repaired using bonding material.
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