It is recommended that you visit a dentist at least twice a year for general check-ups and to identify any oral health problems. Dentists play a crucial role in helping their patients fight teeth infections and maintain oral health. There is a whole range of different procedures offered by dentists to prevent oral diseases or restore infected teeth. Here is a look at some of the most common treatments you can expect at a dental clinic.
Contouring
Contouring is a common service offered by dentists. This procedure is used on teeth that are not balanced or discoloured teeth. In this procedure, the dentist will shave the patient's enamel to provide their teeth with a more balanced look. Teeth discolouration is mainly caused by consuming things like coffee, tea or smoking cigarettes. The dentist will also clean discoloured teeth using a substance called resin, which is hardened by laser light, or by applying any of a wide range of teeth whitening solutions depending on the severity of the discolouration.
Crowns
Crowns are used for treating tooth decay, broken teeth, stained and misshaped teeth. A crown is a cover placed over the affected tooth. These crowns are prepared by the dentist and may require more than one visit to the clinic before completion.
Crowns can either be made of metal, acrylic or porcelain material. Porcelain crowns look like natural teeth and are mainly preferred for front teeth. There are special types of crowns made of porcelain bonded to metal. These types of crowns are stronger and better than porcelain material and are used for teeth in the back of your mouth.
During the procedure of getting a crown, the affected tooth will be frozen using anaesthesia and then filed so the cap can fit over it. The dentist will make an impression of your teeth and gums before fitting a temporary cap over the tooth. On your next visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and place a permanent crown over the tooth.
Root Canals
Root canals are used for treating abscessed teeth. When your tooth is cracked, decayed or injured, your dentist must open the tooth to clean the infected tissue. This infected space will then be filled, and the opening will be sealed. Your tooth will be preserved to prevent other teeth from getting out of line, which would result in jaw problems. Furthermore, saving a natural tooth eliminates the need to replace it with an artificial one.
Summing It Up
Oral health is part of your general body health. Therefore, it is important to observe healthy oral practices to avoid tooth decay and the accumulation of tartar and plaque, which damage teeth and lead to gum disease. Dentists offer a wide range of preventative and restorative procedures that promote oral health.
