It is unarguably true that no one has a more confident smile than one with a sparkling set of dentition. It is however a pity that lot of people cannot boast of healthy teeth. Well for these people, restorative dentistry offers hope for a new brighter and more confident smile. Below are some of the restorative procedures in use
Dental Implants
Dental implant is the remedy of choice for people with missing tooth. However because of health reasons it is not meant for everybody. For instance people with diabetes or who have undergone radiotherapy cannot have it.
Dental implants are a whole lot better than the normally used dentures. Its ability to integrate into the jaw makes it more stable and reduces the pains such procedures can normally cause. Also for dental implants bone loss and gum recession is reduced.
Root canal
The piercing pains people who have toothache usually feel is as a result of the damage done to the nerve endings responsible for transmitting pain signals to the brain. So the root canal process; a procedure which most people who suffer from tooth infection prefer, involves the complete removal of the infected tissues and the damaged nerves. There is subsequent filling of the empty space and capping of the tooth with a dental crown. Ironically this dental procedure which is supposed to reduce pain causes much pain as well.
Gum disease
This is a painful disease of the gum usually associated with swelling tenderness and bleeding of the gum. It is otherwise known as periodontal disease. It can either be treated with surgical or non surgical therapy. This disease should be handled with utmost care as it can lead to tooth loss.
TMJ Disorders
These are disorders of the Temporomandibular Joints otherwise known as TMJ disorders. Accompanying it is a characteristics pain in the neck and head region. An estimated ten million Americans suffer from this disease. Remedy may be surgical.
Dental Crown
A decayed tooth left without treatment decays further and affects the jaw and other teeth eventually. The dental crown acts as a shield, protecting the teeth from further decay while strengthening the jaw. There are varieties of dental crown to choose from e.g. metal, ceramics or porcelain crown depending on doctor’s specifications. Dental crown therapy is the most common of all the restorative therapy.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges, true to their names bridge the gap between the other teeth as even as they stabilise the jaw with dental crown on the infected teeth. Good oral care habit like dental flossing and brushing should be regularly practiced to preserve the dental bridges.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Some severe dental problems like cleft palate usually require full mouth reconstruction. This will require a combination of cosmetics surgery and restorative dentistry procedures.
Restorative surgery basically has offered hope to lots of people. However, some people have an unreasonable phobia for dental procedures, but if they can overcome this attitude they will realise that restorative surgery is a life saver which provides good oral health and that confident and attractive smile lots of people desire.