When you have a tooth that has sustained an injury, or if you have more pressing issues with infection or tooth loss, we can restore your smile to full function, beauty, and health once more. Restorative dentistry provides quality custom treatments that are tailored to your smile specifically. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about our custom restorations.
When to Seek Treatment
You should see us when you experience persistent pain in a tooth, as this could mean you need treatment for a cavity or possibly an infection. If you attend six-month checkup and cleaning visits, then our team can likely identify these concerns in the earliest stages, before you even experience discomfort. If you have issues with the shape of your teeth or other concerns with overall appearance our restorations can provide cosmetic benefits too.
Easing Dental Emergencies
You should also see our team if you have a dental emergency! This could mean cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, as even minor damage could leave your smile vulnerable to issues like tooth decay and infection, or even tooth loss. Contact us even outside of normal business hours, and we can reach out with a time to see you or a family member for treatment. In the meantime, you can use over-the-counter pain relievers to ease discomfort. A cold compress can ease discomfort and selling, and gauze or cloth can stem any bleeding until we can see you for treatment.
Examining Your Smile
Next, our team will carefully examine your smile with advanced digital x-ray technology, so we can assess the cause and severity of your concern and choose the most appropriate treatment option. We want your custom restorations to fit comfortably, keep your bite properly balanced, and offer a lifelike appearance too, so you can smile with confidence.
Dental Fillings
If you have a cavity, then we can offer treatment in one visit with a filling. With restorative dentistry, we offer composite resin fillings that are metal-free and can be shaded to blend with your smile. Placement takes only one visit, so you leave with a healthier smile, and results that blend with it. The filling removes the decay from becoming an infection. If you have very minor chips and arcs, we can repair this damage in a dental bonding procedure that uses the same composite resin material. Restorative dentistry can help you avoid severe issues, like infection or tooth loss.
Custom Crowns
If you have more severe damage, or decay or infection too advanced for a filling, then we could restore your smile with a crown. The dental crown caps the tooth and can address severe issues, restoring your smile. We will custom-made your crown from materials like ceramic, which can endure daily bite forces and pressure, but can also be shaded to blend with your smile seamlessly, so you can smile without hesitation. With restorative dentistry, we can offer optimal results for your smile!
Root Canal Therapy
We can also use restorative dentistry to treat infected teeth too! With a root canal, we can gently and thoroughly remove the infected tissues from your tooth, and replace them with a special filling material known as gutta percha. We then cap your tooth with a crown. In one visit, we bring relief from your infection and prevent the issue from growing so severe a tooth requires extraction or simply falls out. We want to keep your smile whole!
Tooth Extraction
Sometimes restorative dentistry cannot save a tooth that is severely damaged or infected, and instead we need to extract it to protect your smile. We could also extract wisdom teeth before they erupt and threaten your smile, or take teeth out to aid in orthodontic treatment. We use sedation and advanced technology to ensure the procedure is comfortable and effective, and done quickly, so you can return to your normal activities after a day of rest.
Bridges and Dentures
If you have minor tooth loss, such as one to three lost teeth in a row, we can create a ceramic bridge that looks natural and lasts for 10 to 15 years on average. If you have more advanced tooth loss, then our team can create a complete set of dentures, or a partial set if you still have significant numbers of natural teeth, so you have lifelike solutions for advanced tooth loss.
Implant Dentistry
We also have dental implants, which can address minor or severe tooth loss, but lasts for decades to come!
Schedule A Visit Today to Repair Your Smile
Wern want to return your smile to an optimal state of health, function, and beauty. Call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment and find out if you need restorative dentistry.
