Dental Health
A Rundown on Restorative Dentistry
There is a difference between having a great smile and having a great-looking smile. While there are some undeniable similarities between restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry — both are a set of practices and procedures that aim to repair how your smile looks to other people — the primary difference between them is the intent behind the practices.
Intent?
Isn’t it the intention of all dentists to repair and maintain teeth?
Well, yes, but with cosmetic dentistry, the science behind the practice is designed to enhance the appearance of your smile. Restorative dentistry, by contrast, is about bringing back the look and functionality of your smile. More specifically, restorative dentistry, as the name would suggest, is an umbrella term for dental procedures that are designed to restore your teeth back to their former glory from accidents or decay.
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