If your dentist found a cavity that needs to be filled, you have a few options for the kind of filling material that will be used. While silver was typically the only material offered many years ago, you now have options that your dentist will offer you. Here is an overview of the pros and cons of different types of dental filling materials.
Natural-colored Composites
If you want the cavity to blend in with your teeth, consider a natural-colored composite material that can be used for cavities in the back or front of your mouth.
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There are a variety of cosmetic dental procedure available to correct a wide assortment of problems that patients may encounter. One of the more common solutions for correcting these problems are veneers. These are small porcelain strips that are attached to the surface of teeth, and they can restore a tooth's shape and appearance. However, many patients are not familiar with this cosmetic procedure, and they may need some concerns addressed before they decide if veneers are right for correcting their smiles.
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Dental bonding is one of the most inexpensive yet versatile tools in the office of a cosmetic dentist. Bonding involves painting a tooth-colored composite resin over the treatment area, then hardening the resin using a special type of light. The ability for the bond to go on soft and set hard means that it can be used in several different ways.
What are some of the potential uses for dental bonding -- and their pros and cons?
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Being involved in a severe car accident may not only leave you with health problems, but it could also leave you with major dental issues. If you have recently experienced damage to your teeth from a car accident, you may need to get a full mouth reconstruction. This is a procedure that may involve a lot of different steps, but this will depend on what types of damage you have encountered from the accident.
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Root canal treatments are successful about 90 – 95 % of the time. However, there are also situations in which your endodontic treatment may fail. If that happens, then your general dentist needs to decide whether to retreat it or opt for an alternative treatment method. Here are three things that may help your dentist make the decision:
Why the Treatment Failed
The reason for the treatment failure is important because it may provide pointers as to whether the retreatment may work or not.
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