Trauma To Your Mouth Doesn’t Have To Be The End

4 Cosmetic Restorations That Can Restore Your Smile

A car or ice hockey accident doesn’t change the fact that restoring your smile is a top priority for Dr. Judy Strutz and her team. Major accidents to the body and mouth can leave you feeling devastated with a constant reminder of what you have experienced. You do not have to live with the injuries for one more day because you have options. 

Dental implants can be a fantastic solution to fixing your smile if you have several missing teeth. Dental implants can be implanted into the jawbone to restore normal function of your smile. They act and look like your natural teeth. By having implants placed, you’ll help restore the sagging facial look of missing teeth. 

A crown can be placed over a broken tooth. They are very stable and easily restore the beauty of your smile. A crown is usually constructed of porcelain, and best of all, a crown will allow you to eat foods you ate prior to any damage. 

Veneers can be placed over teeth if they are chipped or minimally broken. Veneers are attached to your existing front teeth and look as natural as the smile you had prior. When you have veneers, you’ll need to brush and floss regularly. 

 If you have multiple teeth that are missing, another alternative option is a bridge. Bridges need to be attached to other teeth in order to stabilize them. They can be porcelain or ceramic and are created based on what is best for your smile. A bridge can last a long time when it is taken care of. 

You deserve a youthful smile that lasts, take time to get your smile restored and start living the life you deserve.  

Occlusal Problems & How They Impact Your Perfect Smile

Extensive dental work can cost thousands of dollars and many hours of time. No one wants to spend so much money to fix a problem with their smile to only turn around and have the work damaged due to an occlusal or bite problem. If you find you have cracked, chipped or constantly worn teeth you may want to visit your prosthodontist today.

There are several options available to you depending on the root of the problem. Waiting is unfortunately not one of them. If your bite is just slightly off then Dr. Strutz can usually do a quick adjustment on the surface of the teeth to adjust the bite.

But what if the damage is more extensive? The chewing action of the jaw is designed to work when you have all of your teeth in place. Missing or cracked teeth can cause a problem for your jaw, not allowing it to do its job correctly. Replacing missing teeth may help with some of the pain you are experiencing.  Missing teeth can be replaced using a bridge, implant or some sort of removable appliance or denture depending on how many teeth you are missing and the health of your gums.

If your jaw is tight and achy, and your bite is fine along with no missing teeth, you may need to look more internally at the amount of stress you are experiencing. Stress can cause jaw pain that is misinterpreted as a more serious problem. Find relaxing activities or meditate if this is the problem.