If You’re a Senior, a Dental Restoration Can Save Your Tooth

Dental Restorations Springfield Township, NJ

Looking for information about dental restoration procedures for seniors? For seniors, many issues can pop up with older age when it comes to their teeth. It could be issues that were never properly taken care of in the past that have progressed into more severe issues. As time goes on and teeth are worn down, have cavities that were not addressed or a lot of other issues, dental restorations could be the best option for replacing missing teeth or for restoring teeth before they become too damaged or worn down to be saved.

Restorative dentistry is a great way for people to keep the teeth they have or replace missing teeth to help save the jawbone from deterioration.

4 Common dental restoration options for seniors

Dental restorations are different ways a dentist can help preserve a tooth or multiple teeth. Tooth decay can cause teeth to become so damaged that they cannot be saved and are lost. Restorative dentistry attempts to remedy these issues before having to resort to extraction.

Fillings

Dental fillings are used to fix cavities that have developed in teeth. The dental filling process involves the removal of the decayed tooth tissue, and then the filling material protects the newly-cleaned cavity from developing more decay in the future.

Dental crowns

Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration that can be placed on top of a tooth. Also referred to as a cap, crowns can help save a tooth's structure. The tooth would have to be removed if the dental crowns were not used. They look and function just like regular teeth.

Dental crowns are also used to be placed atop dental implants. Read on to learn more about dental implants.

Dental bridges

Dental bridges are prosthetics that are used to replace missing teeth. However, they are used differently compared to other types of dental devices. They use healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth to “bridge” the gap.

Dental implants

Dental implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth. By placing a metal post directly into the jawbone these devices are a great tooth-replacement option for many people. Along with replacing the teeth they also stimulate the jawbone which helps to prevent jawbone deterioration.

Jawbones typically deteriorate in the areas where missing teeth used to be due to no tooth root being present. The root would be stimulated by chewing and would keep the jawbone from deteriorating. This aspect is another thing that makes dental implants an excellent option for people looking to replace their teeth.

Have more restorative dental questions?

If you are a senior wondering about restorative dentistry, contact us today, and we can help you make the best decisions for your restorative dental needs. We are always ready to answer questions and are more than happy to lead you each step of the way to get the healthy smile you have always wanted.

Request an appointment here: https://smilowfamilydentistry.com or call Smilow Family Dentistry, P.C. at (973) 379-2202 for an appointment in our Springfield Township office.

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