All dental problems need attention from a dentist, but how can you tell when you need emergency dentistry rather than waiting for a routine dental appointment? Take a look at this list of situations in which it is necessary to visit an emergency dentist.
1. Dental Injuries
If an accident has caused one of your teeth to fall out or become loose, then you need to visit an emergency dentist. Dentists can reattach teeth that have been knocked out, but it is necessary to act fast.…
Invisalign works to straighten your teeth by applying gentle but constant pressure to encourage your teeth to gradually move into a better alignment. The system works most effectively if you wear your aligners for as much of each day as you can. However, there are a few times when you should remove the aligners. Here are three times when it is probably best to take them out.
1. Before Eating…
It’s going to feel so good when your new dental crown has been fitted. The damage to your tooth is safely contained beneath the porcelain crown, halting deterioration and making the tooth look brand new. Although the tooth has been reinforced with the addition of the robust crown, it doesn’t mean it’s totally immune from further damage.
A Protective Shell
The crown itself is made of porcelain (or porcelain fused onto a metal foundation), and so it can’t decay like the natural enamel and dentin that makes up a natural tooth.…