It’s natural that you want your teeth to look good. More specifically, you want to be able to smile with confidence. And nothing breaks the ice like a friendly smile. In fact, sometimes, just a quick smile to a stranger can turn your whole day around. But teeth and gums aren’t just there for smiling and flirting. They serve a valuable purpose on a daily basis. For example, teeth allow us to eat our food every day without chocking. Teeth also make life easier for the digestive system, especially if you chew sufficiently before you swallow.
So, when you look in the mirror one day and realize your smile isn’t what it should be, or that you are suffering from constant pain, it’s recommended to take action. But now you might ask whether damaged teeth can be restored. And the answer is yes. Thanks to some big strides in terms of development in dentistry, there are several options you can look at if you want to restore damaged teeth. Alternatively, if the teeth are missing, you can replace the gaps.
Assessing The Level Of Damage
The first step in restoring the damaged teeth would be assessing the damage. It is important that the dentist or cosmetic surgeon establishes what the problems are first. From there, they can provide you with detailed answers and possible solutions.
To give you some idea of what the dentist might recommend, these are some of the common options.
The Restoration Options
– Basic Filling
In some cases, the damage can look much worse than it really is. A good example would be if the tooth is chipped or cracked. And over the course of time, the damaged part can become discolored. In other words, it can look worse than it really is. But the moment you catch the problem, you need to be at the dentist. Because if you wait too long, it’s going to take a lot more than a basic filling to fix the damage.
– Dentures Or Bridges
Dentures and bridges are usually good options for filling the gaps. However, these are not necessarily the most affordable when compared to implants. Yes, in the short term they are the cheaper option. But considering the benefits of implants and what you need to spend in the long term to maintain dentures, implants could be better.
– Implants
Implants are great because they look like natural teeth, and there is a titanium screw that maintains the bone density of the jaw. Unfortunately, when gaps in the mouth are left for too long, it will reshape the jaw to a certain degree.
It’s Always Better To Prevent Than To Treat
At the end of the day, you always want to practice a preventative attitude when it comes to oral health. That means making regular trips to the dentist and acting quickly when you notice something wrong. At the same time, you should respect your teeth by watching your eating habits. In many cases, damage can be prevented just by a change in diet.
