Maintaining good Oral health is very important for us
. Most people are scared of visiting dentists mostly due to their lack of knowledge. This causes their minor dental problems to develop into major ones. With the advancement in dental science most dental procedures do not cause any pain and are really easily done. One should visit a dentist at least once a year to maintain good oral health. Here are 5 most common dental procedures that you may need to have performed.
1.Fillings - Tooth decay can create cavities and if not treated on time, may cause spread the decay to other teeth. Fillings are mostly as the same color of one's teeth. Common types of fillings are silver fillings and Composite resins.
2.Dental implants - Dental implants have become very common nowadays. In this dental procedure, artificial tooth are placed to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth.
3.Root Canal Procedure - If there are any problems in the dental pulp, root canal can be used to correct it. Teeth with infected soft tissue & nerves inside them are removed by this procedure.
4.Dental Braces - Braces are aimed to correct the irregularities in teeth. These are used to align the teeth in correct manner. Braces can rectify under bites, overbites, cross bite and or crooked teeth and various other flaws of jaws and teeth.
5.Veneers - A veneer is a thin material placed over the tooth to enhance its looks. It can also be used to protect a damaged tooth. So if you have stained / discolored / chipped teeth, veneers can help you get that perfect smile in a budget.
Now that you know about the most common dental procedures, you can check if you need any of them and plan to get them done. A beautiful smile looks perfect with great teeth.