Dental Straight Talk, by Rob Cardwell, D.D.S.
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This Week's Question
I have peridontal disease. I've been told I need 7 on top and 7 on bottom pulled.Only one tooth is really loose and bothers me. The rest seem to be pretty solid to me. Am I foolish to try to save them by getting the root planning and scaling and just removing the one that bothers me? I want to save my teeth and give it a try before having to go with dentures or partial dentures.Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks. Linda
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topics and terminology

   
     
Periodontics
gums and bone support

Endodontics
root canals

Oral Surgery
extracting or pulling teeth

Preventive Care
toothbrushes, flossing, mouthwash

Restorative Care
fillings, bondings

Aesthetic Care
bleaching, porcelain veneers or bondings

Implants


Crown and Bridgework


Dentures and Partial Dentures
Full dentures replace all the teeth, partial dentures replace some of the teeth. Both types are removable.

X-rays
X-rays are used to help a dentist see things that are not obvious using sight alone.

How Much Does It Cost?


Insurance
There are many types of dental insurance.

Miscellaneous
This is for all those questions that do not fit any of my other topics.

Orthodontics
Straightening teeth

Pedodontics--Children's Teeth
A pedodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating children. The office is usually "miniaturized" with games and puzzles. Thank god for pedodontists.