Dental care is the upkeep of healthy teeth through either oral surgery (the technique of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems) or oral hygiene (several medical procedures that involve artificially modifying dentition; in other words, surgery of the teeth and jawbones)
We are less able to eat, speak, smile, and express our feelings when our oral health is poor. In addition, a person’s oral health has an impact on their attendance, performance in school, and self-esteem.
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Almost all dental clinics offer some of these unlisted services.
Fixing of Dentures
People wear dentures to replace lost or missing teeth so they can enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. Dentures are made of either acrylic (plastic) or metal.
Bridges and partial dentures
There are three main ways to replace missing teeth. The first is with a removable false tooth (or teeth) – called a partial denture. The second is with a fixed bridge. A bridge is usually used when there are fewer teeth to replace, or when the missing teeth are only on one side of the mouth. The third way is by the use of dental ‘implants. This is where an artificial root is placed into the bone of the jaw and a crown or bridge is laced on top of this.
Cosmetic Treatment
Dentistry is no longer just a case of filling and taking out teeth. Nowadays many people turn to cosmetic dentistry, or ‘aesthetic dentistry’, as a way of improving their appearance. They do this in the same way they might use cosmetic surgery or even a new hairstyle. The treatments can be used to straighten, lighten, reshape and repair teeth.
Cracked Teeth Repairs
A cracked tooth is a tooth that has become broken Crowns, due to,
Extreme tooth grinding can put the teeth under enormous pressure.
Large fillings weaken the tooth.
Chewing or biting on something hard: for example, ice, boiled sweets, fruit stones o,r meat bones.
A blow to the chin or lower jaw.
Gum disease, if there has been a bone loss. This could make the teeth more likely to suffer from root fractures.
Sudden changes in mouth temperature.
Crowning
A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’
Implants
A dental implant is used to support one or more false teeth. It is a titanium screw that can replace the root of a tooth when it fails. Just like a tooth root, it is placed into the jawbone.
Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your teeth, gums, and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all your teeth.
Below are the Dental Clinics in Tamale
- MAXXDENTAL CLINIC Ayana building, Salaga Rd, Tamale 201026091
- Care Dental Clinic NT-0003-5282 Opposite Cal Bank, Tamale 209636026
- Ethical Dental Practice Bolgatanga – Tamale Rd, Tamale 372098267
Note that the list of Dental clinics in Tamale 2022/2023 may not be exhaustive and may be subjected to change over time by these regulatory bodies and service providers. Stay connected on https://thenoblehealth.com for more updates.
