A Chance for Chompers: On Restorative Dentistry

While teeth are naturally built to withstand a degree of wear from eating food and drinking, modern diets that involve massive amounts of sugar and acids can severely harm and disfigure pearly whites. It’s not uncommon to find people whose teeth have mostly rotted away or fallen off due to poor hygiene and dietary habits. Tooth loss is permanent (particularly the teeth that replace the deciduous “baby teeth” set), and can leave individuals with a nasty smile.

Fortunately, there’s a way to replace damaged or lost teeth artificially through restorative dentistry. Restorative dentistry generally refers to treatments and procedures designed to repair or replace the function of damaged or lost teeth. Typically, the implements used are fillings, crowns, veneers, and even implants.

Restoration procedures in dentistry utilize materials such as gold and porcelain designed to integrate smoothly with the rest of the remaining teeth. This is important, as using just any substance to stand in for a tooth could fail to properly fuse with the rest of the teeth or jaw, resulting in the rejection of the fixture. Patients should trust only a highly skilled dentist to install high-quality restorative devices in their teeth for a perfect and trouble-free fit.