Regardless of the reason why your teeth look bad, you may find that you avoid smiling due to the problems you are having with them. It may be through no fault of your own, but may be from chipped teeth, soft teeth, illness or even from an accident, or you may not have taken good care of your teeth when you were younger and are now paying the consequences. In some cases even TMJ and jaw and under or over bite problems can be the reason for needing dental reconstruction. The good news is that in most cases teeth can be reconstructed giving your full use of your teeth and improving your smile. Dental Reconstruction can range from a few teeth to all of your teeth and can either simply replace your missing or damaged teeth or it can be used to improve your bite or take the strain off your jaw.
While there are many different types of dental reconstruction techniques such as dentures and bridges, implants are gaining in popularity as the most natural looking and permanent way to reconstruct your mouth. Implants offer a permanent solution, and are ideal for not only single teeth but for an entire mouth, provided that you can afford such a solution it is far better than resorting to dentures. Dental reconstruction by using implants is done by placing a pin either made of titanium or ceramic in the bone of your jaw. You must have healthy gums and good bone structure in order to undergo this procedure, otherwise the implant will not be stable and will cause more problems than it might have solved. Once the pin is in place then a crown is used to cap the pin the crown is your replacement tooth and will look like the rest of your teeth giving you a much more natural look than dentures would.
Most often a dental implant is one or two teeth that are missing, however dental reconstruction can now include all of your teeth, this procedure will give you a permanent mouth full of false teeth however this procedure is quite costly and is rarely covered by insurance. However if you have the money and can afford it not only will it give you a much more natural appearance that will offer you a great smile but it is hassle free and comes with none of the discomfort of dentures. Other dental reconstruction can be done if you only need a few teeth replaced or if you cannot afford implants, crowns can be used if you still have half the tooth, or if you have one or two missing teeth a bridge can be used to replace them. Your dentist can tell you what options are available for you and help you decide which options will work best for you. DDS New York offers a full range of dental procedures including dental reconstruction, full and partial implants and all the cosmetic procedures to ensure that you have a beautiful smile.