{"id":124,"date":"2019-08-10T20:44:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T20:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/?p=124"},"modified":"2019-08-30T20:47:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-30T20:47:11","slug":"feeling-self-conscious-about-damage-to-your-teeth-a-dentist-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/10\/feeling-self-conscious-about-damage-to-your-teeth-a-dentist-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Self-Conscious About Damage To Your Teeth? A Dentist Can Help!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Woman-with-a-beautiful-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with a beautiful smile\" class=\"wp-image-125\" width=\"346\" height=\"231\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any damage to your teeth (or even experience\ntooth loss), you might immediately think about how your dental health is\naffected. But people often find that their self-image is equally impacted,\nmaking it harder to carry themselves with confidence each day. Fortunately, a\ndentist in Glasgow, MO has multiple ways to restore your smile to health <em>and<\/em> make it look great at the same time.\nKeep reading to learn about several common dental problems and the procedures\nthat can repair them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chips or Cracks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s normal for teeth to become slightly thinner and weaker\nover time, making it easier for chips and cracks to occur. Even something as\nsimple as biting down on a nut or seed can chip your tooth, resulting in an\nobvious flaw that shows every time you smile. Luckily, it\u2019s fairly easy to repair\nchips or cracks with one of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Direct\nbonding<\/strong> \u2013 Often suitable for minor chips, this procedure is done by bonding\ntooth-colored material to the teeth to restore missing tooth structure or mask\nother imperfections.<\/li><li><strong>Porcelain\nveneers<\/strong> &#8211; These thin, strong \u201cshells\u201d of porcelain are adhered to the front\nsurfaces of the teeth to give them a whole new appearance. They can last decades\nwith basic care and are great for covering a variety of flaws, including more\nmoderate-sized chips. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing a tooth leaves a potentially embarrassing gap in your\nsmile that shows every time you laugh. Not to mention that it increases the risk\nof bite alignment issues, cavities, and gum problems on your remaining teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people, implants are the best option to replace\nmissing teeth because they mimic the strength and function of natural teeth. In\naddition to giving you more chewing strength than a bridge or denture, implants\ncan also last 30 years or more. Implants not only restore your dental health,\nbut your self-confidence as well.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Severe Stains or Dark Spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed severe stains or dark spots on your teeth,\nyou may cover your mouth before smiling or laughing. But from an oral health\nperspective, there\u2019s also a chance you could have cavities, and the earlier\ncavities are caught, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the situation, a dentist may recommend either\ndental bonding or a tooth-colored filling. And since the restoration will be\nmatched to the color of your existing teeth, no one will know you\u2019ve had dental\nwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any kind of damage to your teeth, the first\nthing you should do is schedule a consultation with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">restorative\ndentist.<\/a> Once they\u2019ve evaluated your needs, they\u2019ll recommend the best\ntreatment to address your oral health and also give you a smile that you\u2019re proud\nto show off. Talk about a win-win situation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/meet-dr-kelly.html\">Dr. Joseph\nKelly<\/a> is a general, cosmetic, and restorative dentist located near Glasgow,\nMO and a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He enjoys\nevery aspect of dentistry but particularly loves helping his patients feel\ngreat about their smiles. If you\u2019d like to know more about repairing damage to\nyour teeth, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatimpressiondental.com\/contact-us.html\">website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you experience any damage to your teeth (or even experience tooth loss), you might immediately think about how your dental health is affected. But people often find that their self-image is equally impacted, making it harder to carry themselves with confidence each day. 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