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Why fix and replace teeth?
In the past, in case of any discomfort or pain in any dental piece, more drastic procedures were performed to solve drastic procedures were performed to solve the symptomatology, such as dental extractions. extractions, without giving importance as we know nowadays to the care and restitution of the dental pieces that are a restitution of the dental pieces that are a fundamental part for a normal and adequate development of daily life. adequate development of daily life. These are some of the reasons why we should always opt for the we should always opt for the option of fixing and restoring dental pieces.
Chewing: Teeth are designed to grind food and form the food bolus being the first part and fundamental pillar for a proper digestion and nutrition, not being able to chew food properly can lead to digestive and nutritional problems in the medium and long term.
Phonetics: Teeth are essential for making sounds when speaking. Missing teeth affect pronunciation making speech less clear.
Aesthetics and self-esteem: The smile is the letter of presentation of any person, the loss of teeth affects facial aesthetics, self-esteem and the way people around you perceive you because people are embarrassed and socially inhibited.
Loss of facial fullness: Teeth act as support for the lips and cheeks. Tooth loss causes a collapse of these facial structures, resulting in a premature aging appearance.
Preservation of the alveolar bones: The maxillary or mandibular alveolar bone is the one that supports and surrounds the roots of the teeth, when there is an absence of teeth, the bone begins to be resorbed, that is to say that it is being lost because it is not stimulated by the teeth. Many times it can be observed when the patient says that he/she has less gum, and this makes it difficult to place dental implants.
General oral health: Missing teeth increase the risk of developing tooth decay, gum disease and increase the possibility of losing more teeth because they make it difficult to maintain proper oral hygiene on all sides of the teeth.
Function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ): The loss of teeth directly affects the jaw joint called the temporomandibular joint, as it causes it to move inappropriately to try to compensate for the absence of teeth.
General health: Oral health is directly related to general health. Those with untreated dental infections can affect the heart, lungs, digestive system, among others.
The method that can be used to improve or fix the current oral condition will vary according to the specific condition of each patient, we normally recommend:
Regular visits to the dentist: Maintaining controls every 6 months to perform a proper check-up and cleaning helps to detect dental problems in their initial phase, allowing to fix them with less complex and cheaper treatments.
Maintain proper oral hygiene: Proper brushing 3 times a day with fluoridated toothpastes, daily use of dental floss, mouthwashes and extra aids if indicated by the dentist such as interdental brushes, waterpik among others.
Avoid foods and beverages that stain teeth: Reducing consumption of coffee, black tea, red wine and foods with strong dyes can cause changes in tooth color and staining.
Consider treatment options: In case you have a decayed tooth, fractured tooth or with a defective restoration, we recommend performing them as soon as possible, since the treatment may worsen and require more extensive treatments.
Taking care of your diet: Avoid excessively hard foods such as seeds, chewing ice, and opening objects with the teeth, among others.
Attend to any dental symptom or pain: It is important not to ignore or give the required importance to dental pain or simply wait for it to pass, this is a warning sign that something is happening that needs to be solved to avoid complications.
Oral education: Maintaining and creating healthy oral hygiene habits are a major reason for the success of any treatment. If good oral hygiene habits are instilled in children, they help establish proper dental health from an early age.
Follow the dentist's instructions: If you are undergoing any dental procedure or if the dentist has indicated any change in your oral routine, it is important to follow these indications to ensure a fast and effective recovery.
If you would like to know your current oral health status and which changes are advisable to apply according to your particular case, you can request your appraisal appointment at the Sonrisa para Todos dental clinic by calling 4010-3333 or by writing to WhatsApp 7031-7979. It is a pleasure for us to serve you.
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