Everyone wants to enjoy a beautiful smile, but doing so can take a lot of work. For instance, the teeth need to be cleaned on a regular basis, and they should be whitened occasionally. However, no amount of cleaning or polishing will help if the teeth aren’t properly aligned, sized, and shaped. Thankfully, there are a number of procedures that can help in these areas, such as dental bonding, shaping, and veneers. Each serves a specific purpose in dental care, and the one that gets used may depend on the problem that is being fixed.
Dental bonding is a process where the dentist builds up the tooth with a special resin. Once the resin hardens, the dentist can smooth any rough edges and shape the tooth as required. Alternately, shaping and filing are required when teeth are too large. The downside to this technique is that only a little tooth material may be removed before damage occurs. The alternative for these treatments provided the problem is on the front or visible teeth, is a dental veneer. This is a thin porcelain shell that is custom fit to the patient. Porcelain is the material of choice because it is both strong and durable. Plus, porcelain gives the veneer a nice pearly sheen that provides a natural look. Once the veneer is ready, the dentist will secure it with a strong adhesive.
The most important step in dental care is keeping the teeth as healthy as possible and reducing the possibility of caries (cavities). Caries occurs when plaque and tartar accumulate on the teeth and allow bacteria to destroy the enamel and underlying dentin. If the problem is caught before the cavity gets too advanced, the dentist should be able to fix it with a bit of drilling and filling. Problems arise when the cavity consumes large portions of the tooth or affects the root pulp. At this point, the cavity could cause an infection in the gum tissue, the root pulp, or the nerve. A procedure known as a root canal can prepare the tooth for filling and the installation of a crown. To learn more, visit the website at Carrierdentistrytx.com.
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