Are dental implants painful?
When it comes to going to the dentist, a lot of people are more scared of the cure than the disease.
When it comes to going to the dentist, a lot of people are more scared of the cure than the disease.
Going to the dentist is something that inspires fear in many people. It’s a trip that’s accompanied with anxiety and worry. Many people hate the idea of others working on their mouth or just despise the sound of the dentist’s drill. They associate the dentist with pain.
Are you one of the 30 to 40 million Americans who avoid going to the dentist out of fear?
You’ve probably seen stained teeth—coffee, nicotine, wine, cola and even just regular daily wear and tear can slowly change the color of your regular teeth. Even as you age, your teeth will begin to darken. That’s why people go to the dentist to get tooth whitening treatments or try to apply home whitening solutions.
If you’ve done any research into any endodontic procedures (commonly called “root canals”), you’ve probably come across people claiming that root canals will trap bacteria in teeth. In those teeth, this belief holds, bacteria will populate and breed to cause health complications that can last for years. Some even hold it will include higher risk of heart disease!
The lifespan of a dental crown usually depends on how well you’re taking care of your teeth. If you are following good oral hygiene practices then the crown should last years. However, there are other reasons why your crown may not last as long as you’d like it to.
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