Whether your tooth is damaged by decay or physical trauma, you should make treating it a priority. If you keep putting off oral health care, you leave yourself open to problems with an infection that can cause pain and spread to cause further problems with your well-being. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, you can undergo an evaluation to determine what state your tooth is so that we can determine how it should be treated. Whenever we provide treatment for enamel damage, we can work to make sure that the care we offer supports your oral health as well as your appearance.
What You Should Know About Restorative Treatment
When an injury is too severe for cosmetic treatment, or a tooth is damaged by dental decay, a restorative procedure is recommended. Restorative dental services take care of active problems with decaying or damaged tissues, but they also provide support in the form of a filling or crown to provide long-term protection. When caring for your tooth, we will take different factors into account to provide the best possible results. That support includes gauging the effect treatment will have on your appearance. Even a serious problem can be addressed without changing your smile!
Restoring A Tooth Damaged By Decay Or Physical Trauma
Sometimes, physical injuries can be treated with cosmetic dental work instead of a restorative treatment. This calls for a more conservative treatment, one that preserves more of your tooth structure. However, if there are concerns that the tooth is vulnerable to more damage, or that it is not able to fully absorb bite pressure, we can instead recommend a crown.
A cavity will require treatment with a filling or crown. For a severe cavity, it may be necessary to perform root canal therapy before you receive a crown. This procedure removes bacteria and damaged tissues within the tooth structure. In some cases, it is necessary to perform root canal therapy in response to a physical injury.
Protect Yourself By Scheduling Regular Preventive Appointments
You can lower your risk for tooth decay when you schedule and attend dental checkups on a regular basis! While at your appointment, you will receive a careful evaluation to determine if you have a problem with decay that should be addressed with a filling. You will also undergo a teeth cleaning that makes future health problems less likely to occur.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Restoring Your Problem Tooth
Our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office is ready to take care of your tooth, and your smile, if you need treatment for a physical injury or cavity. To learn more about how we can support you in these situations, please reach out to Absolute Dental Care at (757) 428-7440.
