Have you ever wondered which dental procedures are the most common? We’ve listed the five most frequently needed procedures for good dental health.
- Dental fillings. Most people have at least one or two fillings which nowadays can be made from tooth coloured composite resin. This durable material will safely and nearly invisibly repair a cavity.
- Dental crowns. Also called a cap, a crown will cover the entire tooth and is used to protect a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed, or which has received root canal treatment. The most modern crowns are made from strong all-ceramic materials, creating extremely natural results.
- Root canal therapy. This treatment has saved many people’s teeth from extraction, eliminating painful tooth infections.
- Dental bridges. Designed to literally ‘bridge’ the gap left by a missing tooth, a dental bridge is supported by abutment teeth either side of the empty space and is permanently fixed in place.
- Dental implants. The most modern way to restore missing teeth, this treatment is becoming increasingly popular amongst people wishing for a long-term solution for their tooth loss. Dental implants can be used to restore single or multiple teeth and with the proper care can last for years.
