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Periodontal Splinting

If you’re an adult and you discover a loose tooth, make an appointment with Drs. Na Xu and Mark Thomas immediately. They can save you a visit from the Tooth Fairy with a simple procedure called Periodontal Splinting. Your Salem, OR, dentist attaches your weaker teeth to your stronger ones. This creates stability and evens them out. A visit to Healthy Smiles Family Dental can determine whether this looseness is caused by periodontal disease, misalignment, or injury.


 


Having a tooth extracted is an unpleasant situation for any patient. It is avoided with periodontal splinting. It saves you time and money, without any sort of recovery process. Temporary and permanent splinting are the available types. The cause of the looseness plays a part in which works best for you. For facial injuries or short-term solutions, invest in a temporary splint. These are available in intra-coronal and extra-coronal. They differ in how they attach to the teeth. An intra-coronal splint requires a channel on the back of the teeth. An extra-coronal splint attaches straight to the enamel. There is also permanent splinting. This works best for patients suffering from periodontal (gum) disease. Each loose is personally fitted with a dental crown. A splint attaches each one. This fuses them, correcting the problem.


 


Don’t wait to contact your Salem, OR, dentists when you have a loose tooth. Early treatment is necessary for preventing extraction. Left untreated, your tooth will damage the surrounding teeth. It can even lead to infection. A professional dental examination is needed. One of the few symptoms of advanced gum disease is loose teeth. It’s what happens when you neglect your oral health. Brushing, flossing, and your six-month checkups can prevent this. Periodontal splinting strengthen the teeth, but they can’t fix the underlying problem. Personal injury is also a leading cause of looseness. Many times these injuries occur during sports. After the proper treatment, invest in a mouthguard. These protect your gums and teeth during physical activity. Lastly, teeth grinding (bruxism) can also be at fault. When you grind your teeth, uneven pressure pushes them out-of-place. Wearing a nightguard protects them throughout the night.


 


Healthy Smiles Family Dental is located in Salem, OR. To schedule an appointment with Drs. Na Xu or Mark Thomas, visit our website or call 503-385-1185.

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