Bone resorption is a loss of jawbone that can have an impact on your smile. Loss of jawbone can result from missing or damaged teeth teeth -- and can cause jaw pain as well as a change in your facial profile.

Key takeaways:

• Your dentist can replace lost teeth which will help stimulate bone growth and avoid bone resorption.
• Teeth damaged by severe tooth decay or loosened through an impact injury can potentially lead to bone loss in the jaw.
• Gum disease can cause bone resorption by affecting the ligaments supporting the teeth and impacting on the jawbone.

"When a natural tooth is lost and not replaced, the body will eventually get rid of the bone where the tooth root was over time. In addition, the lost tooth will cause a gap, and the neighboring teeth will shift to fill its place, which can cause a symptom of jawbone loss—shifting teeth."

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A dentist can fit dental veneers over your natural teeth to correct issues such as chipped and stained teeth. Dental veneers are thin shells made from porcelain which allow you to retain your natural teeth.

Key takeaways:

• Dental veneers are viewed as a permanent solution as your dentist will need to remove a small amount of tooth enamel before the veneer can be bonded to the tooth.
• Using 3D imaging, your dentist can let you see in advance what your dental veneers will look like and how they may improve the appearance of your teeth.
• Lumineers are thinner than regular dental veneers, and can be reversed if desired as less enamel needs removing from the tooth before they are fitted.

"While veneers are considered to be a permanent treatment, you may have the option of choosing Lumineers to enhance your teeth while still retaining the option for removal in the future."

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Modern dentistry has made great advances in both techniques and results, and that applies to root canal treatment. This is what you can currently expect from this dental procedure.

Key takeaways:

• Your dentist will use high-precision tools, so the impact on your teeth is minimal.
• Microscopes are used to ensure decay and infected tissue are fully removed.
• Custom-made crown are fitted at the end of the procedure to keep the affected teeth protected.

As a result, there’s no reason to fear having a root canal.
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When it comes to partially or fully replacing -- or restoring -- damaged teeth, there are several procedures available. Having a dental crown is one of them, and this is what you should know about it.

Key takeaways:

• Crowns are custom-made, so they match the size and colour of your natural teeth.
• They are an excellent solution that will stay firmly attached to your jaw.
• They will complete your smile, and also help prevent infection in teeth affected by trauma.

Your dentist will decide if you’re a good candidate for crowns.
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Cosmetic treatments can fix damaged teeth, which can be essential as we get older. Over time, certain habits can affect the health of teeth, making it necessary to treat chipped, broken and decayed teeth.

Key takeaway:
• Bruxism can cause your enamel to break, which can later affect the strength of teeth -- leading to chips and breaks.
• Chewing hard foods can also wear down your teeth and cause them to chip.
• Eating unhealthy foods and poor oral hygiene can erode your enamel and cause tooth decay.

Schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as you notice a damaged tooth.
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The appearance of your tongue can sometimes be used to diagnose health problems, not just issues with your teeth and gums. This is why consulting with a dentist regularly is important.

Key takeaways:

• An extremely red tongue has been linked to vitamin B deficiency.
• White patches could hint at an oral infection.
• Healthy tongues are uniformly pink in colour.

"How healthy is your tongue? Find out during your next dental check-up!"
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Your dentist can arrange a custom mouthguard to help protect your teeth when playing contact sports. A mouthguard also protects against teeth grinding, also known as bruxism.

Key takeaways:

• A mouthguard custom made to fit your teeth provides a higher level of protection than a store-bought mouthguard.
• Research indicates custom mouthguards may reduce the risk of concussions from playing contact sports.
• Custom-made mouthguards are more comfortable and natural feeling as they are made to fit your teeth and bite.

"The higher level of protection of custom mouthguards is due partly to the thickness of the mouthguard, as custom mouthguards are more than twice as thick as over-the-counter options, on average."

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When replacing damaged or missing teeth a dentist will usually have three options available: dentures, dental implants or mini dental implants.

Dentures require special care and maintenance, and some people are not suitable candidates for dental implants for a number of reasons such as lack of jawbone density. This leaves mini implants, which have advantages and benefits including:

• Lack of bone density is not an issue
• Fitting and installing can be done quickly and easily
• More cost-effective than dentures

Mini dental implants are permanent fixtures and are a viable option for those who do not qualify for traditional implants or who do not wish to wear and take care of dentures.

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A dentist will often use a temporary crown when waiting for a permanent version that can be affixed to your tooth. However, it is important to know how to care for this crown in order to avoid any unintentional damage during the interim.

Here are three takeaway points to remember:

• Try not to chew food with the crown.
• Avoid sticky and hard foods.
• If you suspect that the temporary crown has become loose, consult with your dentist.

"When flossing, avoid pulling the floss down when removing it from between your teeth."

Learn more about caring for your crown here:
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Mouthwashes, and particularly those that contain chlorhexidine, not only help keep teeth and gums clean and healthy -- but may also help reduce the transmission of coronavirus.

New research has shown that mouthwash can:

• Significantly reduce the amount of virus in saliva
• Reduce the risk of transmission
• Alleviate the effects of coronavirus

It is now common practice for a dentist to insist patients use mouthwash prior to a dental appointment in order to decrease the viral load in the mouth -- to minimise the risk of transmission from patient to dentist or close contacts.

Read more about the benefits of mouthwash at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/could-mouthwash-reduce-transmission-of-covid-19/