Teeth that have cavities, chips or cracks can be restored and regain their pleasant appearance with the help of a number of procedures, among which the most popular are crowns, bonding and veneers. In addition, orthodontics will deal with teeth restoration, insofar as it can successfully take care of malocclusion. Your dentist will estimate the degree of your aesthetic and functional tooth imperfection to settle on the suitable management of your teeth problems.



In the case where the imperfection in your teeth is at a very small scale, direct bonding possibly will be the appropriate option. Your dentist will most likely choose this procedure if the front teeth are concerned. The process is the best tooth-repairing alternative for adolescents. Such a treatment could also be appropriate for adults, but not for the majority of cases.

If cracks, chips or cavities in your teeth are rather considerable, the treatment will most likely include the application of veneers, particularly if you are also considering a smile adjustment (for cosmetic purposes, of course). The dentist may choose porcelain veneers for bonding in such a cosmetic treatment arrangement.

However, if direct bonding or veneers cannot deal successfully with your teeth problems, the solution might come under the form of dental crowns. These are bonded to the tooth. For the duration of the bonding procedure, the tooth that has problems needs to be isolated. More precisely, it needs to be sheltered against humidity, which would otherwise slow down or even spoil the entire procedure. After the tooth has been isolated, the dentist will put a small amount of phosphoric acid on the surface of the tooth, which he or she will take away after about 15 seconds.

Next, the dentist applies a fluid resin ? for bonding purposes. The next substance applied is a composite resin, put little by little on the surface of the tooth. It will assume the targeted shape with the help of a light applied onto the resin. When the operation is done, you might feel the treated tooth a bit sensitive, but it should only be for the short term.

With orthodontics, the main advantages arise from the restoration of the possibility of speaking and eating correctly ? because of the successful treatment of malocclusion. In addition, it will guarantee a nicely aligned smile, which makes this process a part of cosmetic dentistry.

Whether you are an adult or a child, orthodontics is the process that can secure a correct bite. In addition, it can make the most of your teeth's efficiency in carrying out their normal purpose and in fashioning a straight, beautiful and enchanting smile. The practice of orthodontics leads to getting the teeth and roots in the right position. It also guarantees an improved basis for the top part (i.e. the crown) of the tooth. Moreover, because of the technological advances (that have reached dentistry, too), the orthodontic procedure is now coupled with the advantage of superior visual attractiveness, an enhanced level of comfort and condensed time for the procedure to complete.

Both bonding and orthodontic treatments are likely to invigorate the general appearance of your face ? it is an accepted fact that a beautiful smile can actually make one look younger. In addition, since an orthodontic procedure will also deal with teeth alignment, the upgrading of your facial expression comes included in the bargain.