Modern dentistry emphasizes the importance of restoring and maintaining a patient’s dental health because of the role it plays in both overall physical well being and daily quality of life.
Severna Park dentists Dr. Morgan educates her patients on the role of routine preventive care in keeping the smile healthy and reducing the risks if decay and gum disease, but also provide restorative dental treatment when needed. Teeth can become damaged or lost for a variety of reasons, even when a patient is diligent with their oral hygiene routine.
Repairing or replacing a damaged or missing tooth is necessary for a functional and comfortable smile- and to prevent the development of more complex dental problems down the road.
Treating Damaged Teeth
Dr. Morgan will thoroughly examine a patient before recommending a plan of treatment for a tooth that has become damaged or diseased. Treatment options can include:
- dental crowns
- root canal therapy
- tooth bonding
Teeth that are chipped, cracked or broken can become further damaged or lost without treatment and may make it difficult to eat and speak normally. Dr. Morgan will discuss the best option(s) for restoring your smile and ensuring lasting dental health.
Replacing Missing Teeth
For patient who have lost a tooth, to teeth, for any reason, Dr. Morgan stresses the benefits of prompt replacement to avoid additional dental problems and limited treatment options.
Whenever possible, Dr. Morgan recommends the use of dental implants to replace teeth or secure a denture. Dental implants provide a permanent, life-like solution that will reduce bone loss in the jaw and enable patients to eat and speak normally- without daily maintenance!
Dr. Morgan understands the cost concerns that many patients have when it comes to their dental care and works with them to restore their smile within their budget. In many cases, treatment can be phased to achieve results that will provide a lifetime of comfortable smiles.