A cracked or broken tooth can happen for a variety of reasons- brittle teeth, teeth grinding, injury. The crack may be invisible to the naked eye and even X-ray, but they can be incredibly painful and create bigger problems if left untreated. If you experience pain when chewing see your dentist. They can diagnose the cause and develop a plan for treatment.
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Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Preventing the Number One Cause of
Lost Teeth
If gums start to bleed while brushing or flossing, or any
teeth become loose, it is important to have these symptoms
checked. They are often a sign of infected gums, and this
disease can be controlled and reversed during the early
stages with nonsurgical methods. Regular checkups also help
prevent the onset of periodontal disease, as sometimes these
symptoms don’t occur when there is infection.
Gum
Disease Can Contribute to Heart Disease and Even Stroke
Many patients may not be aware that periodontal disease can
have an effect on more than just your teeth. Medical
research has revealed that there is a link between bacterial
infections of the gums and the onset or worsening of
strokes, cardiovascular problems, and diabetes. It is clear
that gum disease can result in more serious problems than
losing your teeth. As the American Dental Association has
determined that 8 out of 10 adults have infections in their
gums, dentists are considering this to be an epidemic health
risk.
As the bacteria from the infected gums travels throughout
the bloodstream, it has the potential to affect your vital
organs. The American Academy of Periodontology reports,
“studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the
development of heart disease, increase the risk of
premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to
people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes
and respiratory diseases.”
Now the Good News
We advise our patients to come into our office immediately
with any of the symptoms of infected gums, as once the
infection reaches an advanced stage the treatment will be
surgery. In milder stages, the problem can be reversed with
nonsurgical procedures and improved daily dental hygiene.
With most dental insurance plans, both types of procedures
are covered.
Is
There a Problem with Missing Teeth?
Most teeth are lost because of gum disease and not accident
or decay, as many assume. It is important to maintain a full
set of teeth, as even one missing tooth can let the other
teeth move or shift. This affects chewing, which lessens the
amount of nutrients you absorb from your food. It may also
become more difficult to chew, so softer, less nutritious
foods will be consumed, which can result in an increase in
weight. Speech can become slurred, resulting in
embarrassment and less desire to socialize. Eventually, your
face will take on a “sunken” look, making you appear much
older than your age.
We offer you natural-looking implants that give you a full
smile and complete functionality of teeth. We can replace
one or many teeth with implants. Your confidence will be
restored when your missing teeth are replaced.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Overdentures – The Answer
for Slipping Dentures
If you have been wearing dentures for a number of years and
are tired of and annoyed from the slipping, tilting, or
wandering, we have a solution to these problems. With
overdentures, your bridge or denture is secured with
implants. Our dental team will give you a comfortable fit,
and you will be happy with both the great look and stability
when speaking and eating. They will return your confidence
and keep you smiling.
Look
Years Younger with Custom Dentures
Dentures may be replacements for loss of your natural teeth,
but they do not help to maintain facial contours that give a
more youthful appearance. We use special neuromuscular
techniques to custom design your dentures. These take into
account the relationships between your teeth, jaws, and
facial muscles, in order to restore the facial contours that
have been lost from aging or tooth loss. We also anchor your
denture plate and eliminate all the worry and embarrassment
from shifting and slipping. If you want to regain a more
youthful appearance and be more comfortable and confident
when eating and speaking, please ask us about our custom
dentures.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
