I realized I had ignored my toothache for too long when a piercing pain shot up my nerves the moment I tried to bite into a red apple this morning. A visit to the dentist could no longer be ignored and once I got there, I was ready for a verbal lashing from my dentist who is also a good friend. I had postponed this visit for quite sometime and now had a dental cavity that needed immediate medical attention. While waiting for the treatment to begin I came across many patients seated outside the dentist’s office. Some teenagers with braces were trying to cover it up as much as they could, while there were also some people with serous deformities in their teeth alignment. I really appreciated the fact that these people were sensible enough to get a treatment done and restorative dentistry implemented before it was too late to help.



Medical science has indeed made tremendous progress in all fields, including dentistry. Now a broken tooth, misaligned teeth, chipped teeth, yellow teeth, cavities, plaque and almost every kind of dental problem can easily be cured with restorative dentistry. It’s only when our teeth make our smile look unpleasant and negatively affect our looks, do we realize the seriousness of the situation and seek out treatment through restorative dentistry. The modes of treatment can range from braces to crown and bridge repair of teeth that have been, broken, damaged, decayed or lost. Once a renowned dentist examines your teeth and the medical or dental history, you can get expert guidance for repairing any dental defect that has arisen due to accident or perhaps sheer neglect.

A crown can be created to restore an individual tooth from its damaged form to its original form and function while a bridge can be used to replace one or more teeth. The crown is created using an indirect procedure where the tooth is formed by using specific instruments and by using the impression of the original tooth. The crown is then permanently attached to the tooth and is a lifelong solution for the wearer. Implantation of bridges requires dental treatment to be performed directly on the damaged tooth and use of local anesthesia is required to help the patient deal with the pain that is bound to occur. Once the impression from the damaged spot is created, it is sent to the laboratory for fabrication of a new tooth. The procedure can take upto five to ten days and two to four appointments. A crown treatment takes around two to three office visits.

A perfect smile adds to the beauty of a person’s personality and enhances his or her self confidence. A little care for your oral health and a regular dental check up routine can go a long way to ensure that your precious set of pearly whites are intact till an old age. However if faced with an unavoidable situation like a disease or an accident you can rest assured that restorative dentistry is sure to bring a smile back to your face.