Our teeth have such a powerful impact on our appearance. People with straight, balanced sets of teeth often feel confident and positive; whereas people with broken, stained teeth often feel self-conscious and negative. Not only that, but broken, chipped teeth can be extremely painful, and if neglected for too long they can end up being infected. This is why taking care of one’s teeth becomes an important part of daily life. By taking care of our teeth we can minimize any negative affect that happens due to chewing and biting food. However, taking care of the teeth is not enough sometimes, and we end up getting cavities and so on. In such situations, the patient needs to go to the dentist as soon as possible; a good dentist can restore the broken, decayed tooth to its former glory.
Dental restoration is a process where dentists use various treatments to restore the teeth; some of these procedures are painless while others can be a bit painful. Restoring a broken tooth is not only aesthetically pleasing but has other advantages as well. With restored teeth, the patients find it easier to bite and chew their food. It also prevents further damaging the teeth; if a patient neglects their decayed teeth for too long then there is a chance that they will develop infection in their dental pulp or in the gum area. To refrain from such situations, people need to get rid of their cavities and restore them as soon as possible. Although it can be quite expensive there are a lot of Wimbledon dentists that will do them at a reasonable price.
Different Types of Restorative Dental Procedures:
Dental Filling:
Dental fillings are mostly used to treat decayed teeth. Cavities are caused by bacteria; the bacteria generate acid that breaks the outer layer of the teeth, the enamel. With time the acid penetrates further until it reaches the dental pulp. Once the decay reaches the dental pulp the patient goes through immense pain as both blood vessels and nerves are present in that area. Which why, my dentist in Wimbledon suggests that I go to the dentist as soon as I see any cavities. If you go to the dentist in the initial phase then the dentist will shave off all the cavities and fill the teeth with dental filling before sealing it.
Dental Composite Bonding:
Composite bonding is mostly used if the patient has cracked or chipped teeth, but it can also be used to restore discolored, stained teeth and close the gap between teeth. The dentist applies resin on top of the natural teeth; the color of the resin needs to be extremely close to one of the patient’s natural teeth colors, otherwise, it can look cheap. The application process is pretty straightforward and does not take much time; it takes most people a single session to get it done. The dentist roughens the teeth before applying the resin. After applying the resin, put it under the curing lights; shave off the excess to give it a proper shape. It can go as long as 10 years if the patient maintains it properly. The only downside is that the resin is prone to staining.
Root Canal Therapy:
Cavities are caused by bacteria and bad oral hygiene. Initially, there are many ways to treat a cavity; such as dental filling. If the patient does not treat their cavities immediately and neglects them, over time the teeth will become infected. In such situations, the infection slowly spreads to the gum and the pulp of the teeth and finally, it reaches the blood vessels and the nerves of our mouth. In such severe cases, the patient experiences extreme pain. In this kind of situation, the dentist performs a root canal where he removes the infected pulp cleans the area then seals it. The root canal is used if the infection is too severe and other non-invasive teeth restoration techniques cannot be used.
Dental Veneers:
Veneers are used both for restorative work as well as cosmetic work. Veneers are basically a shell that is fitted in front of the teeth to give the patient an optimal smile that is well aligned. Porcelain is the most used material while making the veneers; the color of the veneers closely matches the patient’s natural color. Although they look extremely well rounded, the dentist is required to shave off some of the enamel of the teeth for the veneers to stick to the teeth.
Dental Implant:
For people who have one or multiple missing teeth, a dental implant seems like a perfect solution for them. In this procedure, the dentist surgically implants an artificial tooth in the place of the missing tooth. The artificial tooth is made of titanium and is attached to the jawbone. After attaching the implant, a connector such as a denture or dental crown is attached to the top of the dental implant. A connector is added to make the tooth look natural. The connector is added after 3 to 6 months of attaching the artificial tooth to the jawbone; as this is how much time it takes for the implant to fuse with the jawbone. This procedure can be a bit expensive, if you go to a Wimbledon private dentist, then they might charge you a lot of money since it is a surgical treatment.
These are few restorative dental procedure that are gaining a lot of popularity; but these treatments can be quite expensive and sometimes dangerous if it is not done right. Wimbledon Dentist Clinic is one of the best private dentist in Wimbledon; the dentist there are great at their job and have necessary experience and charge reasonable price.
