What Dental Work Can Save Your Oral Health?

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Everyone knows that dental work is important for keeping your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know that there are some types of dental work that can actually save your life? That’s right; in addition to keeping your mouth looking good, dental work can also be a critical part of maintaining your overall health.

Why it’s Important to Prioritize Your Oral Health

Everyone knows that it’s important to brush your teeth and floss every day. But what you may not realize is that your oral health can have a big impact on your overall health. For instance, gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Poor oral hygiene can also lead to bad breath, tooth decay, and gum inflammation. In other words, taking care of your teeth and gums isn’t just about keeping your smile looking good – it’s about protecting your overall health.

4 Kinds of Essential Dental Work

Now we’re going to consider the kinds of dental work that you might need to get done in order to ensure that your oral health is where it should be.

1. Fillings

If you have a cavity, it’s important to get it filled as soon as possible. If left untreated, cavities can lead to tooth decay, which can eventually lead to tooth loss. In addition, cavities can also provide an entry point for bacteria to enter your bloodstream, which can cause serious infections. Getting a filling is a simple and effective way to prevent all of these problems.

2. Crowns

If you have a cracked or broken tooth, a crown can help to protect it from further damage. Crowns can also be used to support weak teeth and to improve the appearance of misshapen or discolored teeth. In some cases, crowns may even be used to hold together parts of a tooth that have been severely damaged by decay. You can also use inlays and onlays in place of crowns here if you have smaller fractures and don’t need to go with a full crown.

3. Bridges

Missing teeth can cause a number of problems, including difficulty eating and speaking properly, an increased risk of gum disease, and even changes in the alignment of your teeth. Dental bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges are made up of artificial teeth (called pontics) that are attached to crowns on either side of the gap created by the missing tooth or teeth.

4. Implants

Dental implants are titanium devices that are surgically implanted into the jawbone in order to replace one or more missing teeth. Unlike dentures and bridges, which rest on top of the gums, implants actually fuse with the bone over time, providing a strong and stable foundation for artificial teeth (crowns). In addition to replacing missing teeth, implants can also be used to support bridges and dentures.

As you can see, dental work is about more than just keeping your smile looking good; it’s also about maintaining your overall health. So if you’re due for a cleaning or other type of dental work, don’t put it off any longer! 

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.