Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry includes fillings and crowns to repair decayed and fractured teeth, and dental bridges to replace missing teeth and fill spaces between the teeth. Restorative dentistry can prevent tooth loss, improve esthetics and enhance your smile, restore function and comfort, and replace missing teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great option to replace missing teeth and restore function. Implants can also be used to stabilize and anchor dentures, especially lower dentures that tend to move around when you talk or chew.
Composite Fillings
Composite fillings are cosmetic, mercury-free restorations that can repair decayed and fractured teeth. Composite is made of plastic and glass and mimics the color and appearance of natural teeth. They may be used for cosmetic improvements such as to correct the shape and discoloration of teeth and to close spaces between teeth.
Crowns
A crown is a fixed restoration that surrounds a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size, and color. Crowns add protection and strength to teeth with large decay, large existing fillings, cracked or fractured teeth, and teeth that have had root canals. Crowns or veneers can also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as correcting discolored, misshapen, crooked teeth or closing spaces between teeth. A crown usually requires two visits – one to prepare the tooth, take an impression to send to the lab, and fabricate a temporary restoration. The second visit is to fit and permanently cement the final crown.
Fixed Bridges
Dental bridges are permanent restorations that are used to replace missing teeth and fill spaces between teeth. They can improve the appearance of your smile and restore your bite and function. A bridge usually requires two visits – one to prepare the teeth, take an impression to send to the lab, and fabricate a temporary restoration. The second visit is to fit and permanently cement the final bridge.