13 Modern and Holistic Ways to Avoid Jaw Bone Cavitations

How Can I Avoid Getting A Jaw Bone Cavitation?

Avoiding cavitations is essential for maintaining optimal dental health. By following these 13 practical tips, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing these harmful dental bone issues. From addressing dental infections early to protecting the jaw after dental surgery, these strategies focus on strengthening your healing bone after damage from infections or extractions, ensuring that you keep your smile healthy.

Learn about the modern and holistic ways that Dr. Ebner recommends and provides to her patients to enhance their dental wellness and protect against jawbone cavitation formation, ultimately leading to a healthier, more vibrant smile.

It Matters How Your Tooth Is Pulled

After a tooth is removed, the dentist needs to clean the empty socket completely, getting rid of any leftover tissue, infection, or dead bone. If anything is left behind, it could stop the area from healing properly and lead to a cavitation.

Fill The Empty Socket with Bone Graft Material

After the tooth is removed, filling the empty space with special bone growing materials called bone graft, can help the bone grow back strong and healthy. This also helps avoid gaps or pockets where problems could start. Bone graft material can be from processed human donor bone, animal bone or synthetic bone forming materials. A person can also be the source of their own donor bone but the collection process can be challenging.

Seal the Empty Socket with PRF

Making sure the empty tooth space or socket is covered or sealed (instead of leaving it exposed to the oral cavity bacteria and saliva) can also prevent infections or complications. Holistic dental techniques include using PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) or bone graft materials to fill and seal the empty hole.

Helping The Jaw Heal After A Tooth Extraction Is Critical

Treat Infections Before Surgery:

If there’s an infection, like an abscess or decay in the tooth being worked on, it should be treated with antibiotics. An untreated infection can interfere with healing and lead to problems like cavitations.

Follow Your Dentist’s Instructions

Antibiotics are needed to treat infections and create a beneficial environment for healing and bone grafting success. Prescribed medications, like antibiotics, can dramatically improve healing for infections in the jaw, better incorporate bone grafting material and develop new bone in the missing tooth hole.

Take Bone Supporting Supplements

Taken before, during and after the tooth is removed, supplements such as Vitamin D, A and K can work synergistically to help the body heal from bone trauma such as extractions or infections. Taking more than the recommended amount or taking “mega-doses” can have the opposite effect and inhibit bone healing and formation.

Be Careful When Getting A Root Canal. Technique Is Everything

Root canals need to be cleansed and deconaminated thoroughly. If any infected tissue is left behind or if the sealing of the tooth isn’t done right, it could lead to jaw problems later, including cavitations. When our patients choose to have a root canal to treat an infected tooth, we refer our patients out to specialists for the procedure. They then return to Dr. Ebner to place a metal-free crown to seal in the root canal and fortify the remaining tooth.

Prevent Damage During Tooth Removal or Placing Implants

Surgical procedures like pulling teeth or placing implants can sometimes cause small injuries to the surrounding bone or tissue. Dr. Ebner uses gentle and precise techniques that reduce damage during the procedure, reducing the chances of a cavitation forming.

Consider Health Factors That Affect Healing

Other health conditions, like diabetes or periodontal disease, may cause you to heal more slowly. Talk to your dentist about these risks so they can take extra care during and after your treatment. Keep your diabetes under control and address periodontal disease as soon as possible for improved healing after extraction and overall better systemic health.

Eating a healthy diet with plenty of natural foods, leafy greens, anti-inflammatory foods, calcium and vitamin D helps your bones heal properly.

See Your Dentist Regularly

Regular check-ups can help spot problems early, like infections or areas that aren’t healing well. Advanced tools like 3D imaging can help dentists see areas that might otherwise be missed, so they can treat potential issues before they get worse. Delaying addressing infections because they are not painful or causing problems at the moment can result in more bone damage and problems healing when they are finally addressed.

Get A Well-fit Hard Nightguard

An occlusal guard is a dental appliance designed to alleviate stress and minimize damage to the jawbone and teeth caused by grinding or clenching. By providing a protective barrier between the upper and lower teeth, the guard absorbs the forces exerted during these activities, effectively distributing pressure and reducing strain on the jaw joints and surrounding bone structures. This can lead to decreased wear on the teeth, preventing fractures and erosion while also promoting overall oral health. By minimizing the impacts of bruxism, an occlusal guard plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity of the dentition and supporting the long-term well-being of the jaw.

Quit Smoking and Make Healthy Choices

Smoking tobacco or marijuana, or vaping slows down healing and increases the risk of complications after dental work. Quitting smoking and keeping good oral hygiene can help your body heal better and prevent problems like cavitations.

Choose A Dentist Who Offers Advanced Healing Options

Ask your dentist about the options available to ensure proper healing after dental procedures. Choose a skilled dentist, like Dr. Ebner,  who uses modern techniques such as gentle extractions, holistic materials such as bone grafting and PRF and prioritizes your long-term health to help reduce the risk of cavitations.

Staying informed and proactive about your dental health is key to preventing jawbone cavitations.

Jawbone cavitations can arise from various dental issues, often following tooth extractions or infections. To avoid these complications, it's essential to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly and scheduling routine dental check-ups. Managing any chronic dental infections promptly can help prevent bone loss. Minimize habits that may contribute to jaw stress. If you have a tooth extraction, consult your dentist about appropriate aftercare, including following pre- and post-operative guidelines.

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