A dental restoration helps repair teeth and protect them from the onset of complications, such as infection or possibly even tooth loss. To conduct this repair, we can use custom and lifelike dental restorations! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about how to know when a tooth needs a restoration and how we repair your smile.
The Risks of an Aching or Injured Tooth
If you have a tooth that begins to feel sensitive when you eat or drink, or one that hurts, then this could indicate the presence of a more advanced cavity or possibly the early stages of an infection. Treatment is crucial to not only stop the pain, but to help prevent complications like, premature tooth loss and the spread of infection to other teeth or into the jaw. If you injure a tooth, even if the chip seems minor, a visit for repair is crucial for avoiding cavities or infection. Consider an appointment even if an injury occurs and you don’t see damage in your teeth, as fractures could be practically invisible to the naked eye. With a custom restoration, we can return your tooth to full function, health, and beauty once again.
Dental Fillings
If you have a cavity, then we can help with a filling. Instead of making them from metal, our team will use a metal-free composite resin, a blend of glass-like and acrylic particles that can be shaded to blend with the tooth. The material bonds with the tooth for a long-lasting restoration, and is safe for all ages. In addition, if you have very minor damage, then the same composite resin can be used in a dental bonding procedure to repair the tooth, again in only one sitting. Bonding can also mask common imperfections like teeth stains, and even fill in gaps between the teeth.
Custom Crowns
If you have a more substantial case of tooth decay, one too advanced to be addressed with a filling, we could cap the tooth with a crown, one made from durable and lifelike materials like porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia. We could also complete a root canal to address infected teeth, and correct misshapen teeth and improve bite balance. This provides repair for broken or fractured teeth too! The placement process takes two visits, and you can smile with confidence afterward.
If you have any questions about our dental restorations, or about when to seek restorative dentistry, then contact our team today.
Dental Impressions Restores Smiles with Custom Treatments
Our team is here to help you enjoy good oral health, stopping discomfort and restoring the appearance of your smile at the same time. To schedule an appointment and improve your oral health, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
