Lost a tooth? Chipped your teeth? Damaged a tooth because of cavities? Your dentist has several treatments to restore your teeth. In today’s post, we will look a few common restorative treatments for the teeth.

Bridges

Bridges are replacements for lost teeth. As the name suggests, a dental bridge helps fill in the gap created by a missing tooth. A bridge is made with porcelain or metal and it is created from scratch to resemble your teeth in shape and color.

Crowns

Dental crowns are teeth restorations that have been severely affected by cavities or badly broken or damaged. The crown essentially restores the shape of the teeth by filling in the gaps. The adjacent teeth’s shape and structure help design the perfect crowns. A crown is typically made of porcelain.

Fillings

Fillings are another restorative procedure for the teeth. As the name suggests, the filling process involves filling in the cavities created in the teeth due to decay. Fillings are made of a variety of different materials like composite materials, metals, alloys, and porcelain. At times, fillings are used for cosmetic purposes, enhancing the look of the teeth.

Inlays

An inlay is used to restore a cracked or broken tooth when filling does not suffice. Inlays are used for tooth that is not too damaged to require crowns. An inlay is made of porcelain, gold, or composite resins. An inlay is typically applied to the chewing area of the tooth.

Onlays

Onlays are a type of inlays that cover more than one tooth. Onlays are spread over the chewing surface of multiple teeth.

Do not let a tooth defect spoil your smile and confidence. Rush to the dental experts and get your smile renewed.

Happy smiling!

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