We all want smiles that are both beautiful and healthy. Optimal oral health and bite alignment can solve symptoms like headache, jaw pain or difficulty chewing. Aesthetics and function are equally important to restore confidence in an individual. Modern dentistry offers a variety of treatments that provide a comfortable and appealing smile.
Treatments for Beauty and Function
The simplest way to achieve a beautiful smile is to maintain healthy habits and a quality lifestyle. Proper brushing and flossing wards off tooth decay. Avoiding tobacco keeps gums in their best condition. Refraining from teeth-staining beverages like coffee and tea is also helpful. Regular visits to the dentist also keep teeth looking and feeling their best.
Even with excellent oral hygiene, sometimes cavities still result. If tooth decay reaches the inner chamber of a tooth, then root canal therapy may be necessary. This treatment removes the sensitive pulp but retains the tooth structure. A natural, custom crown is placed on the tooth, restoring both its beauty and its function. Crowns are designed to match neighboring teeth, and they enable you to chew in a normal fashion.
Braces and Invisalign® clear aligners also impact the appearance and utility of teeth. People with overbites or underbites can experience relief when teeth are straightened. The anatomy of the tooth root and jaw is treated. Malocclusion also cause headaches, as well as jaw and neck pain. Corrective braces and Invisalign clear aligners provide relief from many physical ailments while enhancing your smile.
Some people suffer from the embarrassment of missing teeth. The simple task of eating a meal can become very challenging. Dentists replace missing teeth with dentures, bridges or dental implants. Each of these are made to match existing teeth and restore function. Traditional dentures and bridges clasp onto nearby teeth. These prosthetics are undetectable.
For dental implants, a screw is placed into the jaw bone and given time to fuse with the bone. Then a crown is affixed onto the screw, affording both the function and appearance of an actual tooth. Implant treatment is adaptable to various restorations, so you may obtain a complete smile no matter if you are missing one tooth or an entire arch.
Restore Your Confidence
Contact the office of Anthony Bacchi, DDS, today so our Wantagh dental team can help you achieve ideal oral health and aesthetic. By improving one aspect of your smile you enhance other areas, as function, appearance, and well-being all go hand in hand.