Learn the advantages and disadvantages of bone grafting

What is bone grafting?

Bone grafting is done to preserve and restore the area where natural bone has been diminished or lost.  Getting bone grafting done will increase the bone density at the graft site which will allow for greater stability of a dental implant or bridge.  Dental implants require the foundation to be stable and therefore bone grafting is essential for placing dental implants.  In order to determine where the bone grafting is needed a dentist must review the x-ray and compare it to what is seen visually.  The grafting is then placed in the area and is sealed and stitched back into its place.

 

Healing time

This is crucial to the success of bone grafting and the progress made must be checked by the dentist with x-rays to discover the bone growth.  The healing time for bone grafting varies from patient to patient but will usually take a few months.  Once the bone has stabilized and grown into the socket properly, the implant can then be placed in the sturdy bone.  Bone grafting allows a level workplace for future dental treatments to be done.

Alloplastic Grafting

There are different options for grafts, but the most common is Alloplastic grafting.  Alloplastic grafts are made from synthetic materials which emulate natural bone.  This type of graft does not create any risk of disease transfer and can be done in one procedure.  Bone grafting is extremely beneficial and is a procedure with promising results.  To discuss other bone grafting options, it is best to consult with your dentist. 

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4 things parents must do after the holidays

Christmas is a holiday that children look forward every year, and become very excited because they get to open up presents and eat all source of sugars. Your responsibility as a parent is to make sure that your kids does not overboard with all the sugar that is available that night. Because we care about our parents, we have come up with 4 suggestions on how you, the lovely parent, can take care of your child’s teeth after the Christmas holidays:

1.       Check the candy carefully to make sure it is still in its original packaging. Any candy that appears to have been opened or partially exposed should be discarded.

2.     Types of candy are also important to consider. All rock hard candy must be taken away since it is the type of candy which will break your child’s teeth. Sticky candy is also bad because it can stick to a child’s braces and biting surface of the tooth. This type of candy might not break a tooth but it will cause decay.

3.      Moderation is also crucial to keeping healthy teeth after Halloween. The candy must not be eaten all in one sitting. It must be eaten in small portions and not alone. A healthy meal must be consumed to lessen the effects of the sugary candy.

4.      Make sure your child brushes and flosses after eating the candy. Brushing will remove any sugar remnants and will provide fluoride to fight cavities. Flossing is also equally important because it will remove any plaque that can cause decay between teeth.

Fluoride mouthwash is important because it will provide protection for the tooth by creating a barrier for decay. Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash will allow for cavity protection as your child sleeps.

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