You might remember when your dentures were first fitted. While it might have initially felt odd to have a prosthetic device in your mouth, you would have quickly become used to the sensation, before you stopped noticing it at all. Then the benefits of your dentures would have quickly become evident. You could speak, smile, and eat with confidence, which was presumably exactly what you were hoping for. But that was then, and this is now, and you might notice that your dentures don't seem to be fitting as well as they used to.
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When you finally have the crowns fitted to your brand new dental implants, your teeth will look beautifully white and you'll have a smile to be proud of. Like natural teeth, however, implanted teeth can become discoloured over time. If this happens, it can be quite stressful, particularly if you've already gone through an ordeal with dental problems in the past.
But there's no need to worry because your implants can be brought back to their former sparkling condition with the right treatment.
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You've got to love scientists who are beavering away behind the scenes trying to make your visits to the dentist less harrowing in the future. These clever people are now developing technologies and techniques that could mean the end of cavities and fillings for you. Is this too good to be true? What is in the pipeline, currently?
New Techniques Ahead
Scientists at a number of different universities are trying to perfect a technique that will be commercially available to dentists, which can rebuild teeth with minimal discomfort.
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Whether you trip and fall, are struck with a ball, or get into fight with someone, a blow to the mouth usually results in some form of oral injury. However, while fat lips and bruised jaws—aside from the pain—are fairly minor, other oral injuries might require an immediate visit to your dentist.
Identifying possible dental trauma; however, can be tricky initially as what might appear at first glance to be nothing more than a minor injury might later become a dental emergency.
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The next time that you have any hesitation about going to the dentist, stop for a moment and think about the benefits. You will of course be familiar with the specific dental benefits (including a healthier mouth, fewer cavities and a nice smile) but what about the rest of your body? What do you need to think about?
The Bigger Picture
The medical and scientific professions have been able to link good dental health practices to specific benefits for rest of your body.
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