About Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry encompasses a number of different procedures and is intended to satisfy but end in one goal: to return your smile to its natural state of health and attractiveness.
It’s great news that the incidence of tooth decay has significantly diminished over the years due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patient awareness. However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health. Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its normal shape, appearance and function.
Should your teeth ever require a restorative treatment, you can rest assured knowing we will always discuss with you the available options, and recommend what we believe to be the most comfortable and least invasive treatment. Providing you with excellent care is our number one priority when creating your beautiful smile.
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Restorative Dentistry
Retaining your original teeth is usually better for your long-term oral health and function, and our dentists will not recommend that you have a tooth extracted unless it is causing damage to your other teeth and oral health. By restoring the tooth, you can keep your natural tooth longer and continue to enjoy a beautiful smile without the need for more extensive and expensive treatments.
Restorative dentistry is a field of dental care focused on repairing and replacing damaged teeth and their supporting structures so that you can regain full oral function. Treatments may range from fillings, inlays and onlays to implants, crowns, bridges, dentures and root canal therapy.
A denture is a type of dental prosthetic that replaces your missing teeth. It may be used to replace only a few teeth (partial denture) or to replace a full arch of teeth (complete denture). When properly cared for, a denture can last for over 10 years. You may need to have your dentures relined, rebased or repaired during that time in order to keep them fitting properly and in good condition.
A dental crown, or cap, is a type of restoration that covers the visible portions of your tooth. The main purpose of a crown is to keep the tooth in your mouth when it has been damaged beyond what a filling can repair. Crowns restore the shape, appearance and function of the tooth, and protect it from sustaining further damage. Crowns are typically recommended when a tooth is fractured or cracked, severely decayed, has a large dental filling, or has had a root canal treatment.
Dental bridges are a type of fixed (non-removable) restoration. They are most commonly used to replace one or two missing teeth, and are usually anchored to the teeth on either side of the gap with crowns. Bridges may also be anchored in place with an implant. Bridges work to restore your smile, bite and oral function.
There are several options available to replace your missing tooth. When you visit our office, our dentists will examine your mouth, discuss your oral health needs and smile goals with you, and review your treatment options. We will design a customized treatment plan to restore your tooth and your smile. Some of the tooth replacement options we may discuss include dental implants, dental bridges, or complete or partial dentures.
Yes. If your child’s teeth are damaged due to cavities, injury or other factors, our dentists will evaluate their mouth to determine if a restorative treatment is needed and which type of treatment will be best for your child.