After receiving treatment for dental care, affected teeth and gums are still in their earliest stages of healing, which make it especially important that they are managed well. Patients are expected to maintain good dental hygiene throughout this time, and depending on their case, they may require extended care. Here are a few common dental treatments and what you can do to improve your chances for ideal results:
Bonding or fillings are offered and provided during the same appointment, making recovery time nearly nonexistent. However, patients that have undergone bonding or fillings must be careful not to apply extreme force in case they may damage their restoration
Crowns protect a treated tooth and restore its structure by snugly covering its structure. Depending on which tooth the crown treated, patients may need to avoid chewing hard foods for about a month or so while the prosthetic acclimates to its new surroundings.
Teeth alignment is achieved using a number of orthodontic methods. Once completed, however, patients are required to continue wearing their retainers. Otherwise, they risk teeth relapsing and moving out of an ideal position.
Periodontal maintenance is necessary when patients experience gingivitis or advanced forms of periodontitis. After receiving care, it is especially important to keep the treated area clean, since the tooth roots are generally exposed following this procedure.
Bridges require altering existing healthy teeth to allow them to receive crowns that stabilize the replacement teeth in place. Keeping the covered area free from debris is essential to the longevity of the restoration.
Dentures are crafted from an impression of an individual’s bite. Patients may need to use denture adhesive for a more stable bite, but they can otherwise use their dentures similarly to natural teeth. However, maintaining clean dentures is imperative to a patient’s oral health; it is critical that patients regularly clean their prosthetic teeth with a denture cleaner.
Dental implants are placed directly into the jaw to stabilize prosthetics in place. Immediately after placement, patients require a period of healing prior to receiving their final restorations. Once patients have their final replacement teeth, it is essential that patients visit a dentist for regular checkups to prolong the longevity of their dental implants.
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Caring for your oral health goes beyond the dental office. For a beautiful, healthy smile, at home care is just as important as regular visits to your dentist. To learn more about how to take optimal care of your smile following dental procedures, call Ludlow Family Dental care and schedule a consultation with Dr. Binca Warren today!