Restorative dentistry involves procedures that can repair dental damage or treat concerns like tooth decay and infection. In fact, we can also address missing teeth too! Our team strives to offer an attractive appearance, with restorations that blend with your smile. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about our approach to restorative dentistry.
Your Restorative Consultation
Restorative dentistry can help address the painful issues that plague your smile and lead to poor oral health and even damaged or missing teeth. To begin, simply give us a call to schedule a visit. Our team will take a close look at your smile with digital x-rays and intraoral camera, gathering images and measurements to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. Once we understand the cause and extent of your oral health concerns, we will be able to create a treatment plan to bring relief and esthetically-pleasing repairs.
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are a common restorative dentistry procedure, and one we use to address tooth decay. We don’t use metal materials, instead we employ a metal-free composite resin that is safe for patients of all ages. The material can be shaded to blend with your tooth too, which is why we also use it in our cosmic bonding procedures. Placement only takes one visit, and halts decay to prevent infections and abscesses, so you enjoy a full and comfortable smile. If you have a toothache or tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink then let us know right away. You may need a dental filling!
Crowns
Dental crowns cap the tooth, covering the entire visible portion of your tooth. We can use them to address an array of oral health concerns with your smile. Each one is custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a comfortable fit, preserving the balance of your smile and blending with it too. We can use them to repair broken, chipped, or cracked teeth, or to address severe decay or infection. Placement could also improve the balance and chewing function, and even aid in tooth replacement, as we will discuss further on. Crowns are an essential part of our approach to restorative dentistry.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected tooth needs treatment! A dental infection means serious discomfort and the risk of a lost tooth without treatment. We can numb the tooth to keep you comfortable before we remove the infected tissues from within. We then add a special filling material to the tooth and cap it with a custom-made dental corner. In one visit, this prevents infection from threatening your tooth, and keeps your smile whole and healthy.
Bridges and Dentures
Restorative dentistry also addresses missing teeth too! With a dental bridge, we address between one three teeth in a row, securing a completed prosthetic with crowns. The bridge contains new teeth with crowns on one or both sides, and these are connected to the abutment teeth on each side of the gap, so they firmly secure new teeth in place. A partial denture addresses complicated cases of tooth loss, too severe for a bridge but not advanced enough to require a full denture. Metal clasps keep them in place, and the new teeth fit within the gaps in the smile. With a full, we have a complete row of teeth secured with adhesives or suction. With all of three options, we take care to ensure the final results look natural and safeguard your smile.
Tooth Extractions
When a tooth is severely infected or damaged, and could lead to the spread of infection, then we may recommend restorative dentistry. Our team can extract the tooth, and can also do so to avoid wisdom tooth impaction or even aid in orthodontic treatment. We take care to ensure this is a safe and comfortable procedure.
Implant Dentistry
If you suffer from tooth loss, we can also offer an advanced option that lasts for decades to come and provides a lifelike appearance. Dental implants act as new roots, and can address an individual missing tooth or even secure a bridge or a complete set of dentures. If you have any questions about restorative dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a visit for you or a member of your family, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA, Dentist About Restorative Dentistry
We can help restore your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty, often in as little as one visit! Call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule a visit soon!
