I was punched in the jaw last night in a fight. How do I know if I broke my jaw?

The best way to tell if your jaw is broken is to go in to the emergency room for an X-Ray. Short of that, a simple at-home test would be to bite down and see if you feel your bite is misaligned or if you feel there is something between your teeth preventing you from… Continue reading I was punched in the jaw last night in a fight. How do I know if I broke my jaw?

I have a missing tooth and am exploring options. I went to the dentist and he recommended implants. But I am not so sure because its a surgery. What are the side effects and complications of implant surgery? Should I get an implant or a bridge?

For single tooth replacements, most dentists recommend implants over bridges. Granted, this is quite subjective and based on personal experience and preference. Implants have been around for over 30 years and in the hands of an experienced dentist, the success rates are over 99%. Implants are superior to bridges for the following reasons: 1) Implants… Continue reading I have a missing tooth and am exploring options. I went to the dentist and he recommended implants. But I am not so sure because its a surgery. What are the side effects and complications of implant surgery? Should I get an implant or a bridge?

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