How Can Restorative Dentistry Fix Your Oral Health
Restorative dentistry can fix your oral health - and improve your overall health.
Teeth that are ailing can not only impact the appearance of your smile, but they can impact your ability to chew and speak - and can lead to bigger oral health issues later if left untreated.
How does restorative dentistry fix your oral health? What types of treatments are available? Let’s talk about it.
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Simply put, restorative dentistry is all about restoring the functionality of damaged or ailing teeth. And it involves the use of various dental treatments that are designed to address oral health issues.
In order to have a beautiful smile, you must first have a healthy mouth. Restorative dentistry addresses all of the underlying issues that impact your teeth and gums, such as cavities, tooth decay, damaged teeth, broken teeth, missing teeth, misaligned bites, gum disease, and more.
Each patient will have a personalized journey that will restore their oral health.
Commonly Used Restorative Dentistry Treatments
Restorative dentistry treatments will vary from patient to patient depending on their oral health issues. Below are a few of the most commonly used procedures:
Fillings. Anyone from young children to older adults may find themselves in need of a filling. When decay is allowed to eat away at a tooth, it can create a hole. A dentist will remove the decay and fill the hole to protect it from bacteria.
Bonding. Bonding is most often used to restore a damaged tooth. For instance, a tooth that has been chipped, a cracked tooth, or even one that is discolored. The composite material is custom-created to blend with your other teeth.
Dental Implants. Replacing missing teeth is imperative. Without doing so, you risk creating more oral health issues, such as overcrowding, tooth decay, and tooth loss. Dental implants are the most functional and natural-appearing replacement options available.
Additional restorative dentistry treatments include:
- Root Canal Treatment
- Dentures
- Dental Bridges
- Periodontal Therapy
- Dental Crowns
These treatments work beautifully to restore teeth and gums so that you can have a healthy mouth.
How Restorative Dentistry Can Improve Your Oral Health
With the wide selection of restorative dentistry treatments available, there are so many options and ways for dentists to restore oral health. And since oral health has a direct impact on your overall health, fixing it can lead to a greater sense of wellness throughout the body.
Restorative dentistry can improve the appearance of teeth. Any vulnerable teeth that are broken or cracked, as well as those that are filled with decay or missing altogether, can be corrected. This enhances smiles and reduces the risk of future dental issues.
Restorative dentistry also maintains the facial structure and keeps bites aligned. It can address issues with the gums, the teeth, and the bone so that everything remains where it should be - and your oral health can excel.
Restore Your Oral Health at The Ricco Dental Group
At The Ricco Dental Group, we offer a long list of restorative dental services to meet the needs of our patients. We will create a personalized treatment plan that can improve your oral health - and leave you smiling everywhere you go.
Contact us today at 516-931-3999.
