Dental Problems and Treatments
There are a number of different dental problems that you have to take into consideration and watch out for. Thankfully each dental problem you may encounter will have a treatment that can alleviate pain or overcome the aesthetic problems caused by the dental issue. Below is a list of some of the most common dental problems and their usual treatment options.
Discolored Teeth and Stained Teeth
Various foods, beverages, and other factors will cause your teeth to yellow, stain, or become severely discolored. If you have teeth that are stained, yellowed, or discolored, your main treatment options to consider are teeth whitening and porcelain veneers. Teeth whitening can whiten your smile by several shades. Porcelain veneers are used to conceal imperfections on a tooth and are particularly effective on severe stains.
Chipped Teeth and Cracked Teeth
Injuries and accidents can result in various types of dental damage such as chipped teeth and cracked teeth. If you have experienced any such dental damage, some of your best options include porcelain veneers and dental crowns. Porcelain veneers will help mask chips and cracks. Dental crowns will fit on top of your existing tooth, concealing the damage and protecting the tooth from further damage.
Crooked Teeth and Misaligned Teeth
Crooked teeth and misaligned teeth are usually things a person is born with, requiring some form of orthodontic treatment if the misalignment is severe. Traditional braces are a common treatment option for misaligned teeth, though your dentist may also suggest Invisalign®. Invisalign® is a system for tooth straightening that involves transparent plastic aligners.
Missing Tooth or Missing Teeth
People lose teeth for many different reasons. Sometimes there’s an accident or injury, other times a dental problem of some sort will necessitate tooth extraction. If you are missing a tooth or several teeth, the most common treatments used are dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants. Dentures and dental bridges are removable dental appliances. Dental implants, on the other had, require oral surgery to place and are much more secure than removable dental appliances.
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