Benefits of Restorations

Do you know that the way your teeth develop can have influence from genetics? In many cases, the adult teeth remain too small that they look like baby teeth. This ‘condition’ of having small teeth with gaps between them is known as microdontia. The major disadvantage of having such teeth is that they are more prone to wear and tear because they are not quite secured.

The good news is that there are restorative methods available to provide you with the smile you want. There are different kinds of restorations that you can get in order to improve your smile. Those basic restorations are worth mentioning here.

Composite

Whether it is microdontia or a cavity causing a gap in your smile, you can get help from composite material. It is mainly a filling which is either filled in a cavity or adhered to the teeth in order to change the shape of your smile. The major benefit of composite treatment is that it allows the dentists to go with more conservative approach while changing the shape of smile. It means that they do not have to remove extra structure of your teeth. Nevertheless, the treatment process may get prolonged because the tooth needs to be kept dried and clean during the treatment.

Veneers

Veneers can change the shape of your teeth in an amazing way. Veneers are basically the thin shells which are attached to the front of misshapen, cracked or crooked teeth. Moreover, you can get veneers to improve your smile if your teeth are badly discolored. In order to get the veneers prepared, your dentist takes measurement of your teeth on which the veneers have to be attached. The preparation is done by lab technicians. The process of veneer attachment is irreversible because the dentist will have to remove some of the tooth’s structure in order to make room for the veneer adjustment.

After you get veneers, your dentist will recommend you avoiding some foods which can cause staining to your veneers.

Crowns

If you want drastic improvement in the shape as well as functionality of your tooth, you can get crown on the affected tooth. Dentists usually recommend crowning of the tooth when that tooth is severely damaged due to any reason. The attachment of crown involves removed of the tooth’s structure in bigger extent. It means that the crown has to be adjusted on the tooth which is very weak after the treatment prior to crown application. Crown is also a part of dental implants.

If you think that one of these options is right for you, you need to visit the dentist and tell about your condition. Your dentist will check if your smile needs to be improved using any of these methods.