Stop Tooth Pain in its Tracks

Posted on: 8 April 2016

If you have missing teeth or you have teeth that are cracked or loose, it's time to visit your dentist. Many dentists specialize in replacing missing teeth or they can refer you to an oral surgeon to have a specific procedure performed. While your main goal is to stop any type of pain or discomfort right away, there are many ways that dental implants can help improve your life in general.

Save Your Other Teeth

If you have cracked teeth due to an injury or advanced gum disease, your dentist will try to save your teeth with periodontal treatment. If he can't, they will have to be extracted. If you have teeth that are already missing, there is a good chance that you have an infection or are susceptible to one at any time. This infection could spread to underlying tissue and damage your existing teeth and gums. Having the decayed teeth removed and replaced dental implants can help improve your overall oral health and save your remaining teeth.

Eliminate Pain

Initially when you develop a toothache, it's a sign that your tooth is likely developing a cavity. If you don't get dental care right away, the cavity can spread deep into your enamel and eventually damage the root. If the root is destroyed, the rest of your tooth and the surrounding gums are open to more excruciating pain and eventually an abscess. This is a serious condition that can cause infection to spread and your teeth may crack or break off in pieces.  Along the way, a cracked tooth can also make it painful for you to chew food. A partial or dental bridge can help alleviate the pain once associated with jagged, sharp broken teeth by having them removed and replaced.  

Change Your Appearance

If you've lost your front teeth, it can be unsightly and ruin your overall self esteem. In some cases, it can also reshape the look of your jawline and facial appearance, by giving you a sunken-in look that is common with widespread tooth loss. There are two main types of individual dental implants to choose from:

• Subperiosteal- On the bone
• Endosteal- Inside of the bone

Your dentist will determine what type of implant you'll receive and how it will be placed. 

Dental implants and dentures can reshape your face and help fill out specific facial features. Gaps will also be eliminated between your teeth, making it less worrisome to show off your smile.

Reduce Halitosis

Rotten and missing teeth can make it hard to floss and brush your teeth on daily basis due to pain and discomfort. In addition, if you have an infection within your teeth, bacteria growth will be prevalent. This can easily lead to a foul breath odor or halitosis. With new dental implants, it will be easier to care for your secure teeth—making oral care much easier. The result is better breath and a healthier mouth.

Replacing broken and missing teeth with implants eliminates the challenges of eating a balanced diet. No more sticking to a soft diet or eating on one side of your mouth. Dental implants improve several aspects of your oral health. Reach out to your dentist today and ask how implants can directly improve your life. Contact a business, such as Fayetteville Family Dentistry, for more information.