Correcting Severe Dental Problems

    WASHINGTON, DC, April 14, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The modern cosmetic dentist is increasingly able to correct severe dental problems more comfortably and in less time. Treatment options are available for everything from repairing or replacing a tooth to realigning your jaw. It is important to pay attention to any discomfort as it may be a sign of an undiscovered issue.

Preventing and Treating Tooth Erosion

Frequent visits to your dentist combined with healthy oral hygiene at home are the best preventions for dental problems. Serious infection can occur from a damaged tooth that goes undetected. While teeth naturally wear down with age, a skilled cosmetic dentist can correct for future issues by addressing any problems now.

While prevention is always the best treatment, cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of solutions when the damage is already done. If your tooth is beyond repair, it may be necessary for your dentist to perform an extraction. Dental implants serve to replace the tooth root and protect the jawbone structure. Some issues commonly treated by dental implants are:

- Untreated gum disease leading to severe tooth or root damage
- Decaying teeth from neglect or natural causes
- Missing tooth due to an injury

Neuromuscular Dentistry for a Misaligned Jaw

The field of dentistry often provides such a strong focus on treating the teeth that other important factors are easily ignored. A poorly aligned jaw can be the cause of muscle tension, headaches and earaches. The problem may go unnoticed by patients who live with the chronic pain not understanding the source of the problem.

Neuromuscular dentistry aims to eliminate the pain by creating the perfect bite. If left untreated, misalignment damages any smile restoration already completed by your dentist. There must be a balance between the teeth, jaw joint and muscles of your mouth to achieve lasting results.

There are a number of advanced dental treatments available to correct severe needs. Patients want a healthy smile as well as a beautiful one.

For help in determining the severity of any dental problems, please visit the website of Softouch Dental Care serving patients in Northern Virginia including Tysons Corner, Fairfax, Reston, Alexandria, Arlington and Washington, D.C.

Website: http://www.softouchdentalcare.com

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