In recent days, false information about cosmetic dental restorations has been spreading on social networks. After one opinion leader spoke about the possibility of carrying out this procedure without straightening the teeth, it did not take long for others to post on their accounts about this option. However, few people are aware of the serious health implications of this type of treatment. In order to draw public attention to the misinformation currently circulating, CLINIC | DPC orthodontist Jonas Sutkus urges the public not to trust such claims circulating on the internet, adding that this treatment can do more harm than good.
May lead to inflammation of dental canals
The publicity given to an opinion leader’s message that she had undergone aesthetic restorations without orthodontic treatment has not escaped the attention of professionals in the field. The influencer told her followers that she had finally found a clinic that would perform her aesthetic fillings without first straightening her teeth. She said that all the other clinics she had gone to before had told her to wear braces or even have jaw surgery. Shortly afterwards, there were others who said that they traveled to Turkey to get their crooked teeth fixed, because there too they were not required to undergo prior orthodontic treatment. However, according to J. Sutkus, the results achieved in this way are only short-lived.
“These days, there is a popular opinion on the internet that cosmetic fillings can be a solution for all patients who want a beautiful smile and straight, white, smooth teeth without any additional procedures. This opinion is misleading and incorrect. Aesthetic restorations are an excellent tool for restoring worn, worn down or irregularly shaped teeth. However, this treatment method is only appropriate in the case of a correct bite and straight teeth, so orthodontic treatment is often required before aesthetic fillings.
Aesthetic restorations on crooked teeth result in the loss of a lot of healthy tooth tissue. The crooked part of the tooth is usually simply drilled away by bonding a piece of filling to mimic the straightness of the tooth. This can lead to tooth sensitivity or even inflammation of the canals. This treatment is not compatible with healthy teeth and is aimed at short-term aesthetic results,” warns J. Sutkus.
Dissolving and fast-wearing restorations
According to the specialist, aesthetic restorations that are performed without first straightening the teeth also increase the risk of tooth decay and other diseases.
“Restorations made on crooked, irregularly aligned teeth and with an irregular bite are susceptible to fractures and breakage and wear out much faster. As a result of the irregularity of the bite and the anomalies in the position of the teeth, the load on the teeth is distributed in an irregular manner, placing stress on areas that should not physiologically receive the load. This leads to short life, chipping and rapid wear of aesthetic restorations. When anomalies in tooth position are present and attempts are made to mask them with aesthetic restorations, massive restorations are placed, often creating recesses that are difficult to clean. This can lead to the development of caries and periodontal disease,” says the CLINIC | DPC orthodontist.
J. Sutkus urges people not to believe rumors circulating on the internet, but to rely on professionals in the field, and adds that aesthetic restorations should not be used to solve more serious orthodontic problems.
“Orthodontic anomalies can lead to muscle and temporomandibular joint pain. Aesthetic restorations are only focused on aesthetics – muscle and joint pain will not be solved by aesthetic restorations. I would encourage everyone to remember that health is not a garment. So don’t forget to take good care of it,” emphasises J. Sutkus.
