A smile is something we would all love to flaunt, and having a beautiful set of teeth is an added advantage. Teeth can get damaged due to various reasons such as cavities, external trauma, or even malocclusion. It is best to treat them at the earliest to avoid further complications. Here are some of the common dental restorations that we use to restore your teeth.
Cavity Fillings
Cavities are the most common oral issue that most of us face. It is caused by a lack of brushing and flossing. Cavities can be restored using tooth-colored filling material. The dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and clean it using water. Next, the tooth will be disinfected using an antimicrobial solution to ensure it doesn’t get infected. The filling will be applied to the tooth, shaped accordingly, and finally hardened using a curing light.
Veneers
Veneers are wafer-thin ceramic restorations used to restore teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or badly worn out due to excessive brushing and biting. The dentist will prepare the tooth by removing a thin layer of enamel and bonding the veneer onto it.
Crowns
Crowns are cap-like restorations that cover the entire visible portion of a damaged or worn-out tooth. They are mainly used to reinstate cracked, chipped or broken teeth back to shape and prevent them from crumbling further or getting displaced. Crowns can be used for bonding or inlays as well.
Orthodontics
Orthodontia is a field that deals with correcting malocclusion, thereby improving your oral functionality and aesthetics. Various methods can be employed for this purpose, one of them being orthodontics/braces. The use of metal brackets and wires helps align the teeth properly in their right positions and avoid any misalignment in the future. Metal braces can have multiple brackets on each arch, which allows you to tighten or loosen them accordingly as you progress through your treatment regimen. The wires attached to them help push the teeth towards their right position.
Invisalign is a removable aligner system that helps you achieve an aligned smile without much hassle or visibility in your smile as compared to with metal braces. Metal brackets are replaced with clear aligners that are flexible material-based aligners that can be removed whenever you want, such as when you eat food or brush your teeth. They will move your teeth towards their right position over time but give a subtle effect that wouldn’t become too apparent in your smile.
Please reach out to our dental practice in Cypress, TX to have a consultation with our dentist in Cypress, TX. Call us at (832) 353-3600 or schedule an online consultation, and we’ll guide you further.Ready to schedule a consultation?
