Everyone desires good health, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. You should be concerned about your health and get regular health check ups done. And that means dental checkups too. Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing frequently is not enough to keep your teeth healthy. Like the rest of your body, your teeth are also prone to wear and tear. When this happens, you teeth may start chipping, the enamel may crack or, like in a majority of cases, cause discoloration. Such dental problems can hurt your self-confidence and may affect your social life. To avoid the consequences of negligence in dental care, it is imperative for you to visit your dentist. Dental problems are easily treatable and preventable too.
Going to the dentist regularly is important because the dentist will carefully examine your teeth and fix any problem while also detecting a problem, if there exists any. You cannot totally prevent teeth discoloration nor can you correct the crookedness of your teeth on your own. Only a dentist can do both, and hence, you should schedule visits to the dentist. They are professionals and know how to do their work. The ideal frequency of visiting your dentist is twice or thrice a year. One of the most common dental problem is teeth discoloration. Causes of this are- diet(ginger, turmeric, mustard, oil), smoking, bad oral hygiene habits. There is a very easy solution for this problem. All you need to do is to go to the dentist. One method of teeth whitening is Zoom teeth whitening which involves applying whitening gel over your teeth at regular intervals. Another method involves wearing porcelain veneers over your teeth. Porcelain veneers are made of ceramic like material and custom-made to fit your teeth perfectly. It is most effective in severe cases of teeth dullness and discoloration. They cannot be distinguished from the rest of your teeth. Also, they are effective in reducing gaps and correcting the alignment of your teeth. Another advantage of using veneers is that they hide worn-out and chipped teeth, which means that you will not need dental crowns, more popularly known as dental caps. They also make your teeth stronger which means that it delays tooth decay due to old age.
If your teeth are severely chipped, especially your molars, permanent filings and veneers will not be sufficient. What dentists will rightly recommend are dental crowns. Dental crowns are fragments of ceramic material molded into a shape to blend with the rest of your tooth, while also being strong enough to stay attached to the remaining part of your tooth. The crown is kept in place as it is attached to the gums through the residual tooth. They cannot be distinguished from the rest of your teeth. However, you must take care of your dental crown while brushing or flossing. If you have lost a tooth completely, and there is a gaping hole in its place, it is best for you to get a dental bridge, Again, a dentist will recommend this to you. A dental bridge is a replacement tooth attached to the gums and to the adjacent teeth. It is important to get a dental bridge to prevent misalignment of the jaw.
Apart from visiting your dentist regularly, you must also ensure that you see the dentist at the earliest if your gums bleed, swell or become sensitive. They may be signs of periodontal diseases. You teeth and gums are as important as the rest of your body. So you should treat them equally well.
