Restorative dentistry can help repair teeth and offer durable and lifelike results for all ages. We can even address missing teeth too! In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we help smiles with restorative dentistry, treatments we personalize for your smile.
Dental Fillings
If you have a cavity, then you need restorative dentistry to avoid pain in your tooth, and to also prevent the onset of infection and the risk of tooth loss. In one visit, we can treat the decay with a filling. Instead of using metal, we opt for a metal-free composite resin that is safe for all ages, and which can be color-matched to ensure an attractive appearance. Our team will numb your tooth to ensure you stay comfortable as we remove decay and clean the tooth. We then prepare and place the filling material, shaping the tooth as the material cures under a light. The final step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. With bonding, we can use the same material to address cosmetic issues, such as stained or damaged teeth, in only one sitting.
Our Custom Dental Crowns
If you require a more substantial dental restoration, then we could use restorative dentistry to cap your tooth with a crown! The restoration addresses the entire visible structure of your tooth, taking on injuries to the teeth, misshapen structures, and improving bite balance and chewing function. We can even use them to address tooth decay and infection, and to help secure bridges or restore dental implants to replace missing teeth. We will always custom-made these from durable but lifelike materials, such as porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or even zirconia, so they can be shaded to blend with your smile. Once placed, these can stay secure for years to come.
Securing Your Dental Bridges
If you have lost teeth, we can help with restorative dentistry too. A dental bridge is the perfect way to address minor tooth loss, replacing a single lost tooth or as many as two to three in a row. We will first numb the abutment teeth, the natural ones on each side of the exposed gap in your smile. Structure is removed from them, and we will take images and impressions of your teeth to design and craft your new prosthetic. The completed bridge will contain new ceramic teeth with crowns attached to each end, shaded to blend with the rest of your smile. We then attach the crown portions to your abutment teeth to secure your new ones, and they can stay in place for up to 10 to 15 years!
Root Canal Therapy
What if your tooth is infected? This could mean a filling and crown is not enough to adequately protect your smile and stop discomfort. Instead, we will conduct a root canal. We start by numbing the tooth and opening it so we can access and remove the interior structures. We then clean the side of your tooth and add a special restorative filling known as gutta percha. Finally, we will cap the tooth with a lifelike dental crown. The process helps stop pain and prevent the spread of infection, so you can enjoy optimal oral health.
Dentures
What if you have missing teeth too severe to be addressed with a bridge alone? In a situation like this, our team could help with a set of dentures. If you have several gaps across your smile, we could create a partial, which contains new teeth set in acrylic base, and when worn, these will fit in the gaps in your smile to keep your smile whole and beautiful. If you have lost most or all of your teeth. We could extract the last few and create a complete set of new teeth, which are held in place with suctions or adhesives. These are removable options that will require soaking and cleaning, and last about 5 to 10 years on average.
Implant Dentistry
The most lifelike and durable solution for missing teeth is a dental implant. These are actually surgically inserted into the jaw and act like new tooth roots. When in place, these bond with the jaw and prevent the loss of mass and density that follows tooth loss, so your new tooth can stay in place for decades to come, maybe even a lifetime, and you also maintain your youthful facial features. We can use them to address a single missing tooth, or even to support a complete set of fixed dentures.
Celina Family Dentistry Helps Smiles With Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to help you enjoy a custom and durable dental restoration. To offer a better smile with lifelike dental restorations and prosthetics, please call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
