Toothsavingtips
Toothsavingtips
Toothsavingtips
• efficient chewing
• normal biting force,so you can continue to eat your favorite foods
• maintains a natural appearance
• limits the need for more costly, ongoing dental work
What to Avoid
Never choose extraction because you think it will be cheaper! When
a natural tooth is extracted, it must be replaced with an artificial tooth to
The guidance in this
prevent other teeth from shifting, and to prevent future dental problems. The
statement is not intended
to substitute for a clinician’s cost of a denture, bridge or implant,plus the extraction, often is higher than
independent judgment in the cost of an endodontic procedure that would save the tooth for years to
light of the conditions and come. Most dental insurance plans cover endodontic treatment.
needs of a specific patient.
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