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Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry in Rocky Mountain House
Local General Dentist in Rocky Mountain House, AB
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry can help improve both the aesthetic appearance and the functionality of your smile and bite.
Here are some of the main reasons patients seek dental restoration.
Reasons For Restorative Dentistry
Missing Teeth
Having one or more missing teeth can affect the structural integrity of your jaw, and cause your other permanent teeth to shift. Missing teeth also pose aesthetic issues.
Dental implants, bridges, and dentures are used to fill these gaps and prevent further damage and wear. Having missing teeth can put excess stress on your other permanent teeth, causing them to wear down more easily. It’s also very easy for tooth decay to collect in the gaps left by missing teeth, leading to poor oral health down the road if left untreated.
Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding habit, also known as bruxism, can be very stressful on your teeth and jaw. Long-term teeth grinding habits can cause excessive wear on your teeth, resulting in cracking and chipping, jaw pain, and more.
Bruxism is often caused by stress and anxiety, and some may even grind their teeth in their sleep when they’re unable to control it. It can also be caused by having crooked teeth, a variety of sleep disorders, having one or more teeth missing, and an abnormal bite.
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay and cavities can be damaging to your permanent teeth. The affected teeth will have to be restored through fillings to maintain the natural structure, integrity, and health of the tooth. Once a cavity is filled, a crown or cap is placed over the filled area to protect the tooth.
