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Importance of tooth extraction

Tooth extraction can be defined as a process of removing a tooth from its socket. While the first priority of all dentists is to save your permanent tooth, there may be circumstances when the projection has no chance of survival. Reasons for extracting tooth Usually, whenever a tooth breaks or is damaged because of tooth decay the Brampton dentist tries and repairs the tooth by using a variety of methods such as fixing a crown, filling, etc. However, there may be times during which the damage is so grave that it cannot be mended and due to this they have no choice but to perform extraction.  Apart from this, several kinds of drugs and illnesses necessitate tooth extraction as they tend to weaken the immune system and cause severe infection inside the gums and teeth. These are - dental caries, cancer drugs, gum diseases, fractured tooth, extra teeth, organ transplant, radiation treatment, orthodontic treatment, and wisdom teeth. Different types of extraction The t

The many uses of dental crowns

Dental crowns are tooth shaped caps that help in restoring an existing projection to its original size and shape and also help in enhancing its look. Crowns are utilized in restoring broken teeth, supporting large fillings if there is not much tooth remaining, securing weak teeth from getting fractured, restoring fractured teeth, or covering discolored teeth. The types of dental crowns: All Metal Crowns- these are one of the most popular dental crowns which are created out of gold and are longer lasting and compatible. Other types of metals can also be utilized for making dental crowns. Metal crowns fused with porcelain – These crowns are commonly and widely used especially with patients who don’t want gold in their mouths. Teeth Crowns created purely out of porcelain- porcelain crowns have no metal and depending on the kind of crown used they can either be bonded or cemented to the tooth. They are opalescent and look aesthetically pleasing. How to take care of your d

Anxiety and dental treatments

A lot of people find it scary to go to the dentist. The very thought can create such a fear that they completely avoid getting the oral care they need, complicating the situation further. What is dental anxiety? The paralyzing fear of going to a dentist or getting oral treatments is known as dental anxiety. The patient worries excessively and loses sleep. Dental anxiety is extremely common, with millions of people avoiding going to the Brampton dentist because of fear. Overcome dental anxiety: Here are a few strategies that can help you calm your fears: Communicate with the dental expert. Talk to your dentist. If you are worried about something or a certain procedure, come right out and speak to the dentist about it. Get distracted. Some clinics offer video glasses to patients so that they watch movies during their dental treatments. Listening to music, watching television, or just letting your mind drift can help in easing anxiety. Consider medication. If you are