Have you had your last dental checkup of the year yet? December is a great time to schedule your second cleaning and examination of the year. You can ensure that your smile is healthy before the holiday season, and you can begin planning what restorative work you may need done at the beginning of the next year. In today’s blog, your team at Cedar West Dental in Richfield, MN, is here to discuss the restorations we offer for our patients.
Treat Cavities With Dental Fillings
One of the most common problems that patients of all ages face is tooth decay. This happens when bacteria from your favorite foods and drinks stick to your teeth and turn into plaque. The plaque hardens and begins to wear away at the enamel, leading to a cavity. Proper preventive care including an at home oral hygiene routine and consistent checkups throughout the year can help you avoid cavities, but there’s always a chance that you still form a cavity. When this happens, your dentist may recommend that you come in for a dental filling to restore your tooth. The decayed part will be removed, and the area will be cleaned before a stronger material is added in its place. Dental fillings can help stop the cavity from growing, which can help prevent toothaches and infections.
Use Crowns To Restore Damaged Teeth
Damage like chips, cracks, or excessive wear to your teeth can lead to discomfort. If you have harmed one of your pearly whites, we may be able to help repair the area with a dental crown. This is a tooth-shaped cap that covers your dental structure. They can be made out of various materials depending on where it will be placed. If you need a dental crown over a back molar, your dentist may create the crown out of metal because it is a stronger material. Crowns over the more visible teeth can be made of materials such as porcelain or zirconia. This restoration can be used to repair broken teeth, or those worn down by conditions like bruxism.
Your Options To Replace Missing Teeth
When you have gaps in your smile due to tooth loss, it can make it difficult to eat and talk, and you may feel less than confident in your appearance. We can help replace your missing pearly whites and restore the function of your oral cavity. Options like a dental bridge can be used to replace a few missing teeth in the same row. If you are missing several teeth throughout your smile, partial or complete dentures may be a better option.
Talk To Our Team Today!
Restorative treatments can help repair your pearly whites after damage like decay, chips, cracks, and more. To schedule an appointment with Cedar West Dental, call our Richfield, MN, office today at 612-861-7188.
