The Importance of Dental Conservation Treatment for Optimal Oral Health

 

What is a dental conservation specialist?

 

Dental Conservation Specialists (Endodontists) are dentists who focus on the treatment and preservation of natural teeth. It deals with a variety of dental health issues, especially those related to root canal treatment, and restoration of teeth damaged by caries or trauma.

 

 Purpose of Dental Conservation

 

Dental conservation aims to:

Perform dental care and maintain the teeth as long as possible in the oral cavity, so that the aesthetics and function of the teeth can run normally.

 

Some types of dental conservation treatments include:

1.Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)

- Used to save teeth that have infection or inflammation of the pulp (tooth nerve).

- Prevents tooth extraction by optimally cleaning and filling the root canal.

2.Dental Fillings / Restorations (Repairing Damage to Dental hard tissue)

- Overcome cavities due to caries with safe and aesthetic filling materials.

- Prevent further infection and maintain tooth function.

 

The Importance of Dental Conservation

 

Dental conservation has a number of very important benefits.

1. Maintains Tooth Function: By making repairs to damaged teeth, dental conservation allows you to use those teeth for their intended functions, such as chewing food comfortably.

2. Maintaining Appearance: In addition, dental conservation also plays a role in maintaining your appearance. Damaged or missing teeth can affect the aesthetics of your smile. Through dental conservation, you can maintain a beautiful smile.

3. Preventing More Serious Problems: By treating damaged teeth promptly, you can prevent more serious problems, such as infection or damage that may require more invasive treatment.

 

When to See a Dental Conservation Specialist?

If you have:

- A large cavity that has involved the nerve of the tooth

- Prolonged or throbbing dental pain

- Tooth is sensitive to hot or cold

- Broken or cracked tooth

- Discoloration of the treated tooth

- Swelling or pain in the gums around the tooth

 

Don't hesitate to consult with a dental conservation specialist at RS Hermina Pekalongan to get the best care for your dental health!

 

Reference

Hermina Hospitals accessed on 2024, Don't Misunderstand the Difference between General Dentists and Dental Conservation Specialist Dentists, let's see more!

Tamidental accessed in 2024, What is Dental Conservation

Halodoc accessed on 2024, Don't be mistaken, this is the difference between general dentists and dental conservationists