Budgeting for dental care can sometimes be difficult, but it's well worth the trouble. Taking care of your teeth doesn't just ensure that your pearly whites remain healthy and cavity-free, it can also affect the health of the rest of your body. The following tips can help you save money on your dental care while still ensuring that your health is put first.
Tip #1: Put Prevention First
Lowering your risk of dental problems starts at home.
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There are two major methods of bonding veneers onto teeth. The traditional/preparation method involves drilling away some tooth enamel before bonding the veneers. The no-preparation method, which uses ultra-thin veneers, doesn't involve drilling the enamel. The latter is also known as the "no shots and no drill" technique because you don't need an anesthetic shot if your treatment doesn't involve drilling. It is a favorite of many people who don't want to bother with the initial preparation, but it does have its drawbacks.
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Sometimes, the cause of tooth pain is obvious. Broken teeth and large fractures, of course, can be seen in the mirror. But what if your tooth looks completely normal? Unfortunately, this doesn't rule out the possibility that you have a fractured tooth. Hairline fractures can be so fine that even dentists have difficulty distinguishing them on x-rays.
Hairline Fracture Symptoms
Many of the symptoms of a fractured tooth are similar to other dental problems: pain and sensitivity centered around a specific tooth.
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Root canal therapy is used to restore a tooth whose pulp has been damaged, usually by infection. The procedure involves the removal of the pulp, which is the soft, living material inside the tooth that houses the dental nerve. Once the pulp is gone, the empty tooth is cleaned and filled before being capped with a dental crown. A root canal can be performed on any of your teeth. However, the following questions and answers will focus on a root canal for a bicuspid:
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The first time your child has a tooth filled may seem like a terrifying experience to him or her. The best thing you can do to prepare your child is deal with it honestly with the help of your dentist and some preparation. The following guide will help you and your child prepare for his or her first filling.
Breaking The News
It is important to prepare your child for his or her appointment by walking them through the process without getting into the potentially negative details.
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