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 Restorative dentistry means the various options available in the dental world to fix, repair or replace damaged, frustrated or broken teeth.  The purpose of restorative dentistry is to save teeth while also restoring their natural appearance, shape, and feel.  Treatments from other dental specialities, including endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics are included in this branch of dentistry. This is due to the fact that many patients require complex care, which may involve therapy from many specialists.  Why opt for restorative dental procedures? What are the benefits?  Helps keep your teeth aligned, thereby maintaining proper chewing and biting. Prevents plaque build-up and the problems plaque can lead to when a tooth has been destroyed by cavities  Your appearance and self-esteem are uplifted  When can Restorative Dentistry be applicable?  As mentioned at the onset, the aim of restorative dentistry is to treat the teeth and bring them ba...

Have you recently had your partner or parent tell you that you grind your teeth during sleep or have you caught yourself grinding or clenching your teeth during the day?  Grinding, clenching, or gnashing your teeth is known as bruxism. If you have bruxism, you may subconsciously grind or clench your teeth while awake (awake bruxism) or while sleeping (sleep bruxism). Well, everyone experiences clenching or grinding more than once in their lifetime. It's a bodily reaction to anxiety, trauma, or stress. However, severe bruxism can be diagnosed when teeth grinding or clenching occurs on a regular basis. Severe bruxism can cause jaw abnormalities, migraines, tooth damage, and other issues and this requires treatment.  What majorly causes Bruxism or teeth clenching is lifestyle habits, such as taking a lot of caffeine, drinking alcohol, and smoking. People who drink and smoke are twice as likely to clench their teeth than those who do not.  Risk factors that increase your risk...

Dental trauma is physical injury to the gums, teeth, the alveolar bone (the bone that holds the tooth sockets), or the soft tissue of the mouth like the lips and tongue.  Accidents or sports injuries are the most common causes of traumatic dental injuries. Most of these injuries are minor, like chipped teeth. Dislodging a tooth or having it completely knocked out is less common, but the consequences are more serious. The nature, location, and severity of each injury determine the best treatment available for Dental trauma. It is very important to have your tooth examined by a dentist or an endodontist, regardless of the severity of the injury. A comprehensive dental checkup is required to discover any extra, undetected harm caused to your nearby teeth due to the injury.  Dental traumas are classified based on the severity of the injury, which is determined by the type of tissue that has been affected and the extent of damage that has been done.  Types of Dental Traumas...