Could Restorative Dentistry Help You Smile Again? Part Two

Ouch! Are you having difficult enjoying your favorite foods and even drinks because of an undiagnosed dental issue? Cavities are the most common cause of dental discomfort, but chips, cracks, and intrinsic damage care also common, and they too can lead to sensitivity or pain. Fortunately, restorative dentistry can help address the cause of your discomfort, and help to improve the function and look of your smile! So if you’re sick of feeling pain when you chew or drink, talk to your dentist about how restorative treatment could help.

Would a Dental Crown Help You Smile Again?

In the case of dental trauma, like chips, cracks or other damage, a dental crown might be ideal. Crowns are made of durable materials, that can help take the pressure off your tooth, as you chew, allowing damaged teeth to remain intact.

If your teeth have been worn due to grinding, a crown or several crowns might also be able to help eliminate sensitivity caused by damaged teeth.

By preserving your tooth, crowns also help protect healthy tooth roots, which are essential to maintaining one’s jaw structure as you age.

When is Root Canal Treatment Needed?

If you are suffering from an infection, then root canal treatment may be needed to restore your oral health and improve your comfort. Root canal treatment is a more invasive form of treatment than a crown or filling, but it is better than choosing an extraction, which would then require a prosthetic tooth be placed to complete the smile.

Root canal therapy or treatment helps to rid your tooth of an infection, and prevent the spread of that infection to other parts of the smile.