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  Periodontal diseases lead to tooth loss or loss of the bone around the tooth. The disease starts with gum disease and advances to bone loss in your teeth; the disease can be prevented. Yes, bone loss in your teeth can be prevented. Prevention is simple when you are conscious of what caused it and how to avoid it. As stated, bone loss is caused by gum disease that advances until you lose the tooth bone. So, How Do You Prevent It? Take care of your teeth. It is always the first prevention measure. You need to take good care of your oral health. Brush your teeth twice a day and, if possible, after every meal. When brushing your teeth, use fluoride toothpaste; if you have an electric toothbrush, the better. Floss your teeth at least once a night and be gentle with the floss. Minimise acidic food intake. And if you take them, rinse your mouth to ensure the amount of acid in your mouth is reduced. Visit your dentist regularly for checkups. Healthy diet A healthy diet is not only good f...

Have you ever wondered what kind of material is used in the dental implants used during the All-on-4® treatment? They’re made up of three parts: 1. The Implant That is the screw that is attached to the jawbone and acts as the root of the tooth. It provides the tooth with support and stability. It is made of titanium or zirconia. 2. Abutment It is the piece that connects the new tooth to the screw (implant). 3. Crown It is also called the prosthetic tooth. It is the tooth that everyone sees. It is made from zirconium or porcelain. Materials Used to Make All-on-4® Dental Implants Implants ● Titanium implants These implants are made of durable titanium. Titanium is strong and resists cracks and fractures. The titanium implants are easy to place since they have two parts; the base and the tooth restoration. After they are placed, the dentist has more flexibility when placing the abutment. In addition, it gives your dentist the ability to alter the tooth angle, meaning you will get a natura...

When preparing for any kind of surgery, there are certain things you should and shouldn’t do. This also applies to dental surgery.  These dos and don'ts are essential for the success of your procedure. Your dentist will tell you what to do and what not to do before a procedure. Below are the things you shouldn’t do before dental surgery: 1.Eating, drinking and smoking It’s best not to drink anything, even water or eat, eight to 12 hours before the surgery. Depending on the anaesthetic used, your dentist will advise you to have a light meal a few hours before the procedure. You also cannot smoke for at least 12 hours before the procedure. 2.Contact lenses/makeup Do not wear contact lenses as your eyes will close for a long time when you are under general anaesthesia. Do not wear make-up, lipstick, cologne or body spray. Do not wear jewellery too. There are also things you can do when preparing for dental surgery: 1.Secure a ride Ensure you have secured a ride after the surgery. Don...

  You might be wondering why the All-on-4® treatment is so short, mainly because it is faster than other dental procedures. Every time you look at the advantages of All-on-4®, the first sentence is that treatment times are more straightforward. And yes, they are. It takes a day to do the procedure. How is the Treatment So Short? The treatment doesn't require bone grafting procedures. Bone grafting procedures are time-consuming, and when they are not involved in a process, it becomes shorter—the sloping or tilting of the posterior implants the bone grafting is avoided. Also, the All-on-4® treatment does not require pre-surgeries. In most cases, patients can have their implants installed and the new crown placed on the same day. How Long Does it Take? The process has about five steps that each patient follows. The first step is a consultation. It takes an hour or less to talk and enquire about the procedure. Then you are assessed if the process is proper for you. Which also take a sh...

  After the All-on-4® and dental implant procedure, your dentist will give you some post-surgery instructions for quick recovery. Among the instructions is what to eat during this period. The diet restrictions for the All-on-4® procedure is categorised into two; one to two weeks after the surgery and two weeks to three months after the surgery. When you know the right foods to eat, there will be no pain or complications due to chewing or any heavy activities with your teeth. One to Two Weeks After Surgery Diet Your mouth and jaw will be sore after the surgery and implantation; hence chewing food will be painful and difficult. Stick to liquid foods that require no chewing for this week. Immediately after surgery, for the first 48 hours, avoid hot liquids. Ensure that your puree food has nutrition content in them to help your recovery from surgery. You can blend food to liquify them if hunger intensifies. Some foods you can take include milkshakes, yoghurt, pudding, fruit juice, smoo...