Restorative Dental Procedures
Restorative dentistry involves addressing problems with the mouth and gums and coming up with solutions for them. It helps to restore function and beauty to smiles that are damaged, rotted, or crooked. It focuses more on oral diseases and the health of your teeth than aesthetics, although some restorative procedures do make your teeth look nicer. Below are some of the most common restorative processes and what they do.
Fillings
Fillings are one of the most common and basic restorative procedures done to teeth. It involves filling in cavities with one of a few different available materials. This keeps the cavity from growing and helps to protect the tooth from further damage.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and bridges are very similar, although there is a slight difference. They both involve placing a crown, or false tooth, over teeth that are too d
