Treatment in conservative dentistry focuses primarily on restoring teeth affected by dental caries (tooth decay), trauma, and tooth wear. Typically treatment involves dental restorations (fillings with metallic or nonmetallic, esthetic material) and results in the restoration of proper form, function, and esthetics. Another common treatment procedure in conservative dentistry is Cosmetic Teeth Whitening – Also called “Teeth Bleaching” can brighten and whiten your teeth
from discoloration and / or staining. This procedure can be done in the dental office or at home. Not everyone’s teeth can be bleached, so it is very important to check with your dentist first. Cosmetic Dental Veneers – Veneers are a thin shell made out of porcelain or composite material. They are custom made and fixed to the front side of the tooth. A veneer can be used to treat dental conditions such as a slightly crooked tooth, discolored teeth, and chipped teeth or even to cover spaces in between the teeth.
There are several choices available for cosmetic dental work and this specialty of dentistry will be able to help you determine which one will work the best in transforming your smile. Shaping or re contouring of tooth. Also referred to as “Cosmetic Contouring” is the process in which the dentist can reshape the tooth by filing or removing some of the enamel. This process is usually not painful and can produce immediate effects. Endodontics, another sub branch of this specialty encompasses the study and practice of the basic and clinical sciences of the biology of the normal dental pulp (soft tissues occupied within the tooth) and the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental pulp along with associated periradicular conditions. Endodontics has evolved tremendously in the past decade and its applications have immensely improved the quality of dental treatment.
Endodontists perform a variety of procedures including endodontic therapy (commonly known as “Root Canal Therapy/ RCT”), endodontic retreatment, endodontic surgery, treating cracked teeth, and treating dental trauma. Root canal therapy is one of the most common procedures. If the dental pulp (containing nerves, arterioles, venules, lymphatic tissue, and fibrous tissue) becomes diseased or injured, root canal treatment is required to save the tooth. A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to fix a tooth that cannot be filled or restored any other way. If the tooth is severely decayed into the nerve of the tooth and / or abscessed, root canal treatment is the only option to save the tooth. After root canal treatment a crown (cap) is usually recommended to restore the tooth properly. Root Canals have a very high success rate, but there is always the chance of a new infection, which could require another root canal treatment, endodontic surgery or removal of the tooth.