Is restorative dentistry necessary?
Restorative dentistry is a process that occurs when the dentist restores an injured, decayed, or lost tooth, returning it to its normal function. Timely treatment can be the difference between retaining or losing your good oral health. Not only does tooth repair help improve appearance, it also can correct many structural problems such as chipped teeth, infected tooth pulp and decayed enamel – conditions that can ultimately lead to more serious damage. While injuries, such as chipping a tooth, facilitate the need for restoration, the most typical cause is decay. Filling a cavity is, perhaps, the most familiar restorative treatment. Other procedures include crowns and root canals. Your dentist can fully explain each and determine which, if any, is needed. Whether a tooth is lost through damage or disease, ignoring the space it leaves can cause serious problems for your other teeth. When one tooth is missing, others may drift into the empty space, affecting your appearance and jaw moveme
