Restoring Damaged Teeth
About the Treatments That Saved The Damaged Teeth
With limited resources this patient was concerned that there was nothing that could be done to help save his teeth or ease the extreme hot and cold sensitivity he was feeling; and was considering very desperate options.
After a thorough examination and clean of the teeth the patient was happy to discover he had other options and happily settled on having dental bonding with composite resin which is a single visit procedure.
With an excess of untreated tooth wear, our patient, a man in his 50s, was unhappy with to look of his teeth and the tooth sensitivity he was experiencing.
Composite resin was used to build up upper and lower teeth to protect the natural teeth underneath from future damage. All of this was accomplished in a single appointment.
Composite Resin Dental Bonding
Areas of serious damage where entire chunks of tooth were missing were built up by directly applying the composite resin on the tooth surface.
This allowed the cleaned natural tooth to stay in place and covered with a protecting new outer layer. Building up the shape of each tooth again also meant that the parts of the tooth that were creating sensitivity were covered and protected as well.
Information for You
The look of your damaged teeth and the level of damage your smile has had can lead you to think that the cost to repair is so high that it’s just not worth going to a dentist at all. From your dentists perspective it’s never too late to get help and sometimes the fix is so easy that you may be upset that you didn’t visit sooner.
We recommend that you speak to a dentist to find out what will work best for you – not just for your budget but also to make sure that your teeth, gums and smile will look beautiful a lifetime.
Damaged Teeth Treatment
Old wives tales and urban legends may keep you from finding out for yourself, that in modern dentistry there are many new types of treatments options. Some are simple, others are complex and expensive, but until you speak with a qualified dentist and find out what is suitable for you, you’re allowing your teeth to decay and get into an even more damaged state which in the end you can’t recover from.
Once upon a time if your teeth were seriously damaged your only choice was to have them all pulled out and replaced with a denture. Today there are many more treatment options that can preserve your teeth and get you back your beautiful smile.
Have a Question you’d like to ask our Dental Care Professionals?
For a complete list of the different treatments we use to give patients the smiles, you may like to explore each of the sections below.
Crowns & Bridges
If it hurts when you bite down, it is possible that your tooth is cracked. If a tooth is cracked, it is a serious condition and does usually require a crown.
Inlays & Onlays
Where there is minor damage to tooth enamel, inlays and onlays are often recommended as an alternative to fillings or a crown because they preserve a great deal of the natural tooth.
Sports Mouthguards
Dental injuries can be painful, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Specially-designed mouth guards can reduce the risk and severity of dental injuries.
Natural Coloured Fillings
The latest techniques and composite resins designed colour matched to your natural tooth shades.
Dental Implants in Brighton and Adelaide
One of the most significant developments in modern dental medicine is the application of dental implants, which has led to them becoming one of the most popular dental procedures of today.
Root Canal Treatment in Brighton and Adelaide
Endodontic treatment is more commonly known as root canal therapy. Advancements in dental medicine and the development of specially designed instruments, means a root canal procedure can be accomplished in complete comfort in as little as two appointment visits.
CEREC – Single Visit Dentistry
Advanced CEREC machine enables our dentists to create and fabricate your new restoration in a single appointment – saving you time and expense.
Regular Dental Maintenance
An appropriate dental education and treatment plan from your initial consultation helps you to establish improved oral health for pleasing and vibrant smiles.