During a routine dental visit, your dentist might perform an examination of your gums. One of the steps during a gum examination is measuring the pockets of your gums. Gum pockets are areas between your teeth and gums, and these areas are where gum disease develops. If you've never had this done before, here are three things you should know.
How gum disease forms
Your teeth will naturally develop plaque on them from the foods and beverages you consume.
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If you're going to be fitted for a dental bridge, you'll want to ensure that it will receive the care that it needs. While your dental bridge will allow you to eat and chew naturally, it will still require some additional care, especially if you want to avoid dental problems. Here are four steps you should take to care for your new dental bridge.
1. Prevent Further Tooth Loss
When you have a dental bridge, it's important that you continue with proper oral hygiene.
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Most people know to protect their teeth by wearing a mouth guard when they are playing contact sports. However, there are many ways you can damage your teeth when you are doing a wide range of activities. Even chewing ice or using your teeth to open a simple plastic baggie can injure your teeth. When you are exercising, you may not realize that damage can be done to your teeth and they may even be at risk of injury.
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Until recently, if you had a dental crown put on, the process would take place across two appointments. During the first appointment, your dentist would take a mold of the tooth, send it to the lab, and cover your tooth with a temporary crown. During the second appointment, your dentist would remove the temporary crown and put the permanent one into place.
Now, you have another option. Computer technology and 3D printing are allowing dentists to offer same-day crown services, which take place in a single appointment.
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Your dentist wants to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. However, the preservation of your oral health is not something that a dental professional can accomplish without your assistance. Your regular choices and the care that you provide for your mouth at home are important components of your oral health regimen.
Here are a few ways that you can help your dentist maintain your dental health.
Brush and Floss Correctly
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