It is a good thing that you are a responsible person and that you take care of yourself, but if you were like most people you probably don’t think that your dental hygiene very much. In fact, many people do not really give it much thought. Most people will brush their teeth and call it a day. If you did not practice good dental hygiene you might end up having cavity filled or other major dental issues in the future.
If you have a cavity in your tooth, your dentist can fill it with a dental crown or he can replace it with a tooth implant. If you want to have a tooth implant, then you need to visit a dentist that specializes in tooth implants. When you go to the dentist for a tooth implant, they will not just pull your tooth out, they will actually put the implant under your gums so that it can fuse with your jaw bone.
Dental crowns are a great option to help protect your teeth from cavities and other problems. The dentist will use a dental crown to cover up any damage done to your tooth structure. Dental crowns are made from porcelain, which is similar to enamel. Unlike enamel, it is very hard for veneers to chip and damage tooth structure. Veneers can last up to 20 years, so it is a good investment by the patient since the procedure can potentially save them from getting dental implants in the future.
-Scott Kupetz DMD