You’re not the only person in the world ashamed of your teeth or self-conscious about “bad teeth.” Whether your teeth are crooked, pointed, discoloured, stained, or even heavily decayed, something can be done.
Dentistry is not just limited to filling cavities and dental cleans. We can implement cosmetic methods to transform a smile that has fallen into disarray and can quickly repair any underlying damage to keep your oral structure sound and healthy.
We can treat bad teeth in multiple ways. For example, we can use a combination of cosmetic treatments like bonding and whitening to improve your smile, or we can use treatments like veneers, which target several problems at once, from overcrowding to gapped teeth.
If you’re worried about the extent of the work, don’t be.
Modern cosmetic dentistry is fast and minimally invasive, so patients can often leave our clinic within one appointment without major surgeries or painful treatments.
Below, we’ll walk you through common bad teeth problems and their recommended treatments and costs. All cosmetic treatments are available on dental finance, 0% over 12 months.
The treatment for bad or severely damaged teeth depends on the cause and extent of the damage. At Maida Smiles a full assessment is carried out before recommending the most appropriate course of action.
Bad teeth definition
Bad teeth have no single definition, it’s rather a perception. For example, if I have crooked teeth or yellow, I might assume they’re bad teeth. But the term is extended to patients who feel embarrassed about parts of their smile, or if their teeth impact their chewing or speech.
Bad teeth, more commonly refer to teeth affected by dental decay and gum disease, as these two conditions can greatly impact how the teeth function and how they look.
Oral problems caused by bad teeth
Bad or rotten teeth can have several negative effects of the body and can increase your risk of developing oral infections. Bad oral health can also cause much wider problems throughout the body, with some studies pointing to connections between poor oral hygiene and heart disease, diabetes, dementia and cancer.
Bad teeth signs and indications
Worried you'll be left with no teeth?
It’s a scary thought thinking you’ll have to have your teeth extracted, or you’ll lose your teeth altogether, which might even prevent you from visiting a dentist. However, that’s the worst case scenario, and even if this does happen, we have modern solutions to replace a full mouth of missing teeth.
Find a root cause
Sometimes bad teeth happen because of genetics, as some patients might be born with proportions that make maintaining a smile easy. And while cosmetic dentistry is incredible for solving many bad teeth problems, it will only work when in conjunction with restorative dental treatments that can ensure the underlying gums and bone are healthy enough to withstand your treatment.
Before we begin treating your bad teeth we will always look into the root cause, so we can prevent further decay and infection to ensure your teeth are healthy and long-lasting. Plus, it will be essential to prevent your restoration from failing.
Book a consultation online to discuss which treatment route is most appropriate for your teeth and smile.
