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Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver of Great Lakes Dentistry, provides weekly info on everything you need to ask your dentist to make sure you get the best care modern dentistry can provide.
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Dec 18, 2018

America's Dental Expert

Sectioning Teeth During Extractions

Extracting a tooth is never a simple procedure. The most unpredictable teeth to extract have multiple roots. Molars usually have three roots.

Depending on the anatomy of each molar root, how the roots develop, your dentist may elect to section the tooth to make the entire tooth easier to extract.

America's Dental Expert, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver, explains why sectioning teeth, even during uneventful extractions, makes the procedure easier, faster, and reduces post operative discomfort.

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Send your dental and other oral health related questions to America's Dental Expert, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver, at DrVan@americandentalexpert.com

Dec 11, 2018

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Bone Loss and Sinus Drops / Sinus Pneumatization

One of the serious consequences or side effects of losing a tooth is the jaw bone erodes over time. In the lower jaw, bone melts away and develops into a curved area where the tooth once was. In the upper jaw, bone loss occurs from both sides of where the tooth was, the top area called the crest, and the bottom area which is the floor of the sinus.

When the sinus area expands into the jaw bone, enough to communicate with the oral cavity, it's called pneumatization.

Bone loss and sinus dropping are two big consequences of missing teeth without replacing the spaces with dental implants.

Do you have a dental question for America's Dental Expert?

Send your dental and other oral health related questions to America's Dental Expert, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver, at DrVan@americandentalexpert.com

Dec 4, 2018

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Consequences of Losing a Tooth

Sometimes, a patient comes into my office in so much pain that the only thing they want is for me to extract their tooth.

It's hard to evaluate your options clearly if you're in severe pain.

There are lots of consequences of having a tooth extracted, leaving you with a space.

In this episode of America's Dental Expert, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver reviews the myriad side effects of getting a tooth extracted, leaving you with a space. They're more than simply a gap in your smile.

Do you have a dental question for America's Dental Expert?

Send your dental and other oral health related questions to America's Dental Expert, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver, at DrVan@americandentalexpert.com

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