Restorative Dentistry is the study, diagnosis and rehabilitation of dental disease and includes fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, partials, dentures, root canals, veneers and so much more. This aspect of dentistry keeps a mouth functional. With modern dentistry there is always a solution for your dental needs.
Fillings fill in holes caused by cavities and minor fractures in your teeth.
Crowns are like helmets. They hold the pieces of a tooth together when its compromised beyond what a filling can fix.
Implants replace a missing tooth without altering the adjacent teeth. Bridges replace a missing tooth by altering and attaching to the adjacent teeth.
Root canals disinfect an abscessed or infected tooth. Antibiotics cannot cure a tooth infection, only a root canal can.
When a tooth can no longer be replaced or is causing more harm than good, then tooth removal is the best option. Once extracted, restorative treatment can begin.
Dentures replace a full arch of teeth. Partials attach to existing teeth and replace the teeth that are missing. These are great options when budget is a concern or many teeth are missing.
Your teeth are there to help you chew food and speak properly. By having minor restorative procedures done when you need them, you prevent the problem from worsening until a more complex procedure is required or until the tooth can no longer be repaired. Restorative dentistry can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
Cavities and severely decayed teeth can be very painful when not treated. But in most cases, if you are visiting the dentist regularly, cavities can be discovered and filled before they cause you pain. Tooth pain is extremely uncomfortable, and by the time you feel severe pain, it may be too late to save the tooth.
If you have a tooth that is severely decayed and needs to be extracted, replacing it with a dental implant can prevent bone loss in your jaw. If you have a tooth pulled or if you lose a tooth and don’t replace it, the jaw bone that held the tooth in place will start to weaken and eventually dissolve. Restorative procedures can save the tooth or replace it if it is beyond saving.
Restorative procedures that preserve or replace your teeth will keep your smile looking natural and give you confidence.
Do you have bad breath, recession, bleeding gums, mobile teeth or pain when you floss? These are all signs of gum disease.
Tooth aches are never fun and they typically happen when you least expect them. Our team is ready to work in true dental emergencies.
Do you have cracked teeth, headaches or a gummy smile? Did you know your jaw muscles may be causing the pain?
Our golden years often lead to new dental problems due to medications and systemic health issues. Regular dental visits are more crucial now than before.
