Make Your Teeth Last For A Long, Long Time

In the last decade, dental technology has advance by leaps and bounds. New materials and methods help dental work last longer. However, there is still a chance that many patients will eventually have to have additional procedures to repair crowns, implants, and other dental appliances. But data isn’t destiny. There are some simple methods that can employ that will allow you to maintain your dental work for 2 or 3 decades with no problem.

 

Regular Dental Visits

For most people, dentist recommend a visit to your dentist and hygienist at least every 6 months. However, given that most of our patients see us for periodontitis or receding gums, we urge our patients to visit every 3 or 4 months. That allows Dr. Berdy to identify potential complications in your treatment and our hygienists to make sure your mouth stays clean and free from infection.

Bridges 

Loose bridgework can be caused by periodontal disease or cavities. It can make your bite feel unstable and make your bridge feel sensitive to temperature changes.

Dentures & Partials

As your jaw, gums, and underlying bone structure change, you may notice that your dental appliance may begin to fit differently. To avoid discomfort and further bone loss, denture wearers should schedule more frequent visits to their dentists to monitor and respond to changes.

Crowns & Implants

Because they aren’t made of enamel and dentin like regular teeth, they are not vulnerable to cavities and decay. However, proper oral hygiene is even more important for this group because gum and bone can become infected and weaken support for your implant. Smoking and diabetes also exacerbate implant failure.