Teeth Whitening, Porcelain Veneers, Dental Implants, Dental Crowns - Fixing Dental Problems

There are many dental problems that people may experience. Missing teeth, stained teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth, the list goes one. But if you do have a dental problem, you can rest easy with the knowledge that there is a dental care solution for you. While by no means complete, below is a list of some common dental problems and the dental care treatments that dentists use to treat them, including teeth whitening, dental implants (implant dentistry), dental crowns, root canal, and porcelain veneers.

Chipped Teeth and Cracked Teeth

Chips and cracks can spell disaster for your smile. A tooth that’s missing a fragment just doesn’t look good, and large cracks can prove quite serious to your overall dental health. In fact, a cracked tooth can be extremely painful and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. If you have teeth that are chipped or teeth that are cracked, your dentist may recommend you receive porcelain veneers or dental crowns. Porcelain veneers can conceal minor chips and cracks, while dental crowns can conceal and protect a tooth that has been damaged in some way.

Stained Teeth and Discolored Teeth

So you’ve got a stain on your teeth. Or maybe it’s stains on several teeth. Given that so many substances can cause tooth discoloration (e.g., coffee, tobacco, tea, wine, prescription medicines), it’s no wonder that there are so many products for dental bleaching on the store shelves. If you have teeth that are stained, your options for treatment include professional in-office teeth whitening or porcelain veneers. Teeth whitening can lighten your smile by several shades and porcelain veneers can mask extreme discolorations that even professional teeth whitening cannot treat.

Missing Teeth

A missing tooth means more than a gap in your smile. It can also mean problems chewing foods, problems speaking, sunken-in cheeks and lips, and your remaining teeth becoming misaligned. In order to prevent any of these problems from occurring, it is important to receive replacement teeth. This can be achieved through dental implants, dentures, and bridgework. Bridgework and dentures are removable dental appliances that are comprised of artificial teeth, while dental implants are artificial tooth roots placed directly into your gum tissue and bone.

It is important to speak with a skilled cosmetic dentist about all of your dental care options. We encourage you to visit our Knoxville, Tennessee cosmetic dentistry office.