Restorative dental treatments are what can give you back your smile after an accident or poor dental hygiene over a number of years. Many people do not have the time or inclination to visit the dentist very often. Some neglect their dentist's advice. Eventually, that may catch up with them. If you are one of those people, you need to find experts in restorative dentistry as soon as possible. In the Alexandria area of Virginia, you might consider the Nova dental partners. You want a dental practice that is not afraid of challenges. You also want one that is compassionate towards patients.

These are just a few of the procedures you might receive at Nova dental partners.

1. Root canals – The procedure known as root canals involves hollowing out the inside of a tooth to remove the nerves and pulp that may be infected. When this part of the tooth becomes infected, the first line of action is antibiotics. Nevertheless, in some cases this does not work. The root canal will remove the problem permanently.

2. Dental implants – When the tooth comes out of the head, a dental implant may be a good option. These implants involve sinking a device into the jaw line to provide a base for a fake tooth to attach to it at the gum line. This provides a permanent fixture that will replace the missing tooth.

3. Caps/Crowns – These dental restoration options will encircle the tooth or a dental implant. The dentist at Nova dental partners will create a mold of the existing tooth and surrounding environment. Then he sends it off to a crown maker. That person then crafts a new tooth to fit into the existing opening. At the insertion appointment, the doctor will prepare the existing tooth for the cap. Within a short time, the patient has a new tooth.

4. Filling – If you have a cavity, the dentist will need to remove the decay from the tooth. Leaving a gap in the tooth though invites more decay. The way to fill that gap is to use a filling material. Fillings can be made from metals of different sorts or amalgams. Many choose an amalgam that blends with the color of the teeth for a smooth polished smile.

5. Dentures – If you have lost most of the teeth on the top or bottom of your mouth, then you may want to consider a denture plate. The Nova dental partners can help fit your dentures close to your existing gum tissue. It may require tooth extraction of existing teeth.