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How do you pick your local dentist?

Once you've located a potential dentist, ask around to see if anyone in your community has been to this doctor and can vouch for the services

You'll always want to check ahead of time to make sure your potential new dentist takes your insurance or you may be in for an unpleasant surprise

Whether it's a day time walk in or an after hours, you'll want to know you can trust this dentist when the unexpected happens.

You'll want to make sure the office hours make sense with your schedule and the potential times you may be visiting the office. Some offices work on a 9-5 schedule, some are more open to later hours for clients

Any good medical professional is open to answering any and all questions that come their way about their practice, so take time to interview the staff at the office to make sure they're knowledge, kind, and polite to patients, especially if you're looking for a family-friendly dentist.

Types of Dentures

As the the name suggests, this is your typical fully removable denture.

This is a denture that is instantly placed in the mouth to replace missing teeth. During the healing process this denture may need to be realigned.

In cases where some teeth remain, an overdenture will be used to fill in the gaps of missing teeth.

Reasons You Might See a Prosthodontist

This treatment ensures the longevity and maintenance of dental implants.

Bonded restoration refers to the process of putting artificial material over a chip or crack to bring the tooth shape back.

Crowns can come in many different materials and are designed to repair damaged teeth, similarly and more permanently than veneers and other bonding restoration techniques.

A dental bridge is a form of restoration that is designed to treat missing teeth. It can be tooth-to-tooth or tooth-to-implant.

Reasons to Not Skip Cleaning

Plaque can't be removed by a toothbrush or flossing treatment alone. It requires a visit to your dentist, especially because your gums will treat plaque buildup as an infection.

Decay is a common problem in adults if you're prone to cavaities or have dental crowns. Without regularly cleaning, you might not even know it's happening

Teeth cleanings also have the added bonus of giving the dentist a look at your teeth. You may be able to avoid a full dental surgery if a problem is caught in a timely manner

Reasons to Not Skip Cleaning

This means, as the name suggests, whitening the inner material of the tooth with a soak in hydrogen peroxide, for a deeper and more lasting whitening.

This refers to the whitening of the enamel, the outermost part of the tooth, and is among the more common treatments

Oral Surgery

This is the most common form of oral surgery. It could be something as involved as removing impacted wisdom teeth or something as simple as removing a single tooth due to decay, fracture, or trauma

Any sort of trauma to the jaw or even the way in which the jaw grew can cause painful chewing, incorrection positioning, tooth wear, or a number of other issues. While it requires a different type of oral surgeon, it is your dentist who will first diagnose the issue and refer you.

Cost of Implants

Costs of implants are pretty consistent among quality providers for any given area. They can be expensive. But everyone's needs are different, and everyone's mouth is different. You can get a single tooth, or a full mouth of implants, or just posts to connect to your dentures. It depends on your budget and needs.

Dental implants require oral surgery. For some people it is a minor procedure, others have their whole mouth filled with new teeth which adds up to a major procedure. Either way, you need to know that you have found a dentist you can trust. Meet with the dentist and make a plan and a relationship that feels right to you. If the dentist or the plan have you uncomfortable in the slightest, try another dentist.

A healthy mouth is fundamental to health and happiness. But the cost of dental implants can be a problem. Credit is available. Ask your dentist about insurance and financing options, including accepted credit cards.

Common Emergency Dental Problems

Chipped teeth may seem superficial more than anything else, but it can also be dangerous for the health of your teeth. If a chipped tooth hurts, see a dentist ASAP because the nerves inside the tooth may be exposed. If the tooth is fractured, see a dental professional immediately as it may suggest inner trauma to the structure of the tooth.

A tooth that has been knocked out by blunt force is a serious dental issue. Often times, if the tooth is intact and kept safely, it can be reinerted into the socket. But this also requires quick response and knowing where your local emergency dentist is

If your tooth is loose or you've noticed it's out of allignment, call your emergency dentist right away. You can gentle try to realign your tooth but a dental professional needs to take a look for a more permanent solution

Lacerations inside the mouth, on the lips, or on the cheeks consitutes a dental emergency. Many times an oral surgeon will need to be seen for deep lacerations within the mouth that require stitches.

A bacterial infection in a tooth, if left long enough, can cause an irritated pocket of pus within the gum near the root of the tooth. The pain can be severe and the infection can cause a fever.

An impacted wisdom tooth is a wisdom tooth that has been unable to fully erupt into the gums due to blockage from another tooth. The pressure can cause severe pain and damage to teeth.

Types of Braces

These traditional braces are the most common. They're among the less expensive options, have some customization options, but they are also the most obvious and that can be a detractor for some.

These braces are more expensive but the result is not only a less noticeable look but also do a better job of getting your teeth back into alignment. But the light color makes the brackets prone to stains.

A common option for adults, Invisalign is nearly invisible to the naked eye and allows patients to eat or drink whatever they want. They're expensive and won't work for serious dental issues, though.