Dental Restoration Washington DC

With the change in our lifestyles, the nature of foods that we eat has also changed. Today we consume more of refined and processed foods that are high in sugar. These sugar-rich foods can cause dental decay and consequently damage our teeth. Decayed and damaged teeth make our smiles ugly. If you have been suffering from such dental problems, dental restoration Washington DC is the solution.

Dental restoration Washington DC is process of saving decayed and damaged teeth that would otherwise have been extracted. The types of restorations are: fillings, inlays and onlays, veneers, crowns, implants, bridges, and dentures. Some types of restorations like crowns and bridges need multiple sittings.

The various materials used for restoring the teeth are: amalgam, composite resin, ionomers, metal alloys, porcelain and porcelain joined to metal.

You will have to undergo dental examination, prior to the dental restoration Washington DC process. The dentist will decide the appropriate type of restoration for you. They will also go through your medical and dental history. The basic process for any restoration is the same. First the tooth is made ready for restoration, by removing the tooth decay and reshaping it if needed. For indirect restoration, the dentist will take an imprint to use as a model for restoration. It is then inserted and adjusted as required. After the process is over, you do not experience any discomfort.

Your health, oral hygiene, nature of restoration, material and the placement in the mouth, all decide the durability of dental restoration Washington DC. Treat them as you treat your natural teeth. But avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the restoration. If handled carefully, you can be sure that dental restoration Washington DC will improve your smile for years to come.