Over the past decade, “occlusion” has emerged as an important component of dentistry. In fact, many dentists now consider healthy occlusion to be as important to the maintenance of dental health as preventing tooth decay and/or gum disease. Some dentists even believe that occlusion should serve as the underlying base for all dental treatment in general.
Everyone knows that having your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist’s office is a regular part of life. But have you ever wondered—perhaps while reclined in that dental chair—exactly what the dental hygienist or dentist might be doing during the different steps in the cleaning process?
If you have had a cavity filled, a crown installed, or dental implant work done and more than a few years have passed, there is a chance that you should have this work inspected by your dentist. This kind of dental work is built to last as long as possible, but a number of factors can cause older dental work to fail, leading to further complications to your oral health.