Can Your Tooth Be Saved?

Have you been suffering from dental discomfort for some time now? Are you unsure what is causing the pain, and even more concerned what can be done to stop it? Many people delay restorative treatment, for fear that extensive and invasive treatments will be the only way to help save damaged teeth. Some also worry about what their smiles will look like, following restorative dentistry. Fortunately, many modern dental restorations can be made to blend seamlessly within one’s natural smile, allowing for natural-looking and comfortable restorations. Best of all, in many cases restorative dental treatment makes it possible to save even badly damaged teeth!

Has It Decayed Due to a Cavity?

In the case of minor damage caused by a cavity, a simple dental filling can often be used to protect the tooth against further wear, and to prevent infection. However, if a tooth has become badly damaged by acidic erosion, like a cavity, the dentist may recommend a dental crown, instead, as crowns can withstand even more pressure, while tightly sealing teeth.

Noticed a Chip or Crack?

Other issues that can commonly be addressed through the use of a dental crown are chips or cracks. These can be caused by trauma, or simply while chewing. Hard candies and ice are just a few examples of the foods that can cause damage to a tooth.

Modern crowns can be made from a variety of materials, many of which are designed to create natural-looking results, as well as sufficient protection against worsening with wear, or the chance of an infection.

Suffering from a Tooth Infection?

Even if your tooth has become infected, it is possible the dentist might be able to save it, using root canal treatment. While a root canal is more invasive than a filling or crown, it can help prevent the need for an extraction, which would then require a prostheses.