The thought of going to the dentist is sometimes too intimidating for most people. For whatever reason you need to see a dentist, information about some common dental services and procedures can go along away into making your experience manageable. Here are five of the most common dental services.
- Root Canals/Endodontics
This is a dental procedure that involves the removal of the tooth’s pulp – a small part in the center of the tooth composed of thread like-tissue. You will need a root canal if you have an inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth. After your doctor removes the pulp, he will place a seal to fill the space.
- Fillings and Repair
If your teeth have been degraded by tooth decay or trauma, restorative materials may be used to repair them. Your dentist may use different materials to repair your teeth, the most common being composite fillings made from teeth-coloured resin. Broken and cracked teeth, as well as teeth that have worn out due to improper use, such as nail biting, can be restored using fillings.
- Dental Crowns
These are tooth-shaped caps used to restore the size, shape, strength and appearance of your teeth. They are normally placed over your teeth. Dental crowns are useful when you have a particularly weak tooth or when you have a tooth that is extremely discoloured or when you require one for cosmetics reasons.
- Bridges and Implants
If you have missing or extracted teeth, proper replacement is the key to a beautiful smile. Bridges and implants provide you with the means of replacing a missing tooth or teeth. A bridge is meant to replace one or more missing teeth by filling the gap left. Dental implants are surgically inserted into the jawbone beneath your gum to act as supports for replacement teeth.
- Teeth whitening
Naturally, teeth darken with age. However, various foods and beverages such as coffee, black tea, smoking cigarettes or trauma may stain your teeth. The most effective method of teeth whitening involves using a peroxide based gel. To maintain the bright color, the procedure may have to be repeated regularly.
These are some of the most sought after dental services performed by most dentists today. You need to see your dentist in order to know the appropriate service that suits your need. To schedule an appointment with Shoreline Dental Studio, you can apply online or call at 949-234-6850.
