When you have chipped or cracked a tooth, or if you experience a sudden toothache, then you may need a restoration. With restorative dentistry, we offer treatment to repair damage and even treat issues in the interior of your tooth. For those with missing teeth, we can even secure a prosthetic. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist talks about our approach to restorative dentistry.
When to Seek Restorative Dentistry
As we touched on above, restorative dentistry can be used to treat cracked, chipped, or broken teeth, as otherwise the risk of infection and tooth loss could increase with time. Likewise, we can use these restorations to treat cavities and infections, preserving your smile. We could even offer treatments to address tooth loss, filling the gaps in your smile and offering a full smile again. When you have an aching or injured tooth, or a lost one, then schedule an appointment. We will take a close look at your smile with advanced imaging technology, so we can make a diagnosis and choose the most appropriate restorative solution, returning your smile to full function, health, and beauty, sometimes in as little as one visit!
Dental Fillings
When you have a cavity, our team can help with a dental filling. The restoration is made from a metal-free composite resin that is safe for all ages. The material can be shaded to blend with your smile and offer a lifelike appearance, while also staying in place for years to come to protect your smile. Placement only takes one visit. The same material can also be used in our dental bonding procedure to address minor injuries and mask common cosmetic imperfections in only one appointment.
Custom Crowns
When a tooth sustains injury that is too severe for bonding, or a cavity or infection beyond the scope of a filling, then we can create and secure a custom dental crown. The restoration covers the tooth and addresses an array of cosmetic and restorative issues, as we often opt for lifelike materials we can shade to blend with your smile. Placement can repair damage, treat cavities or infections, improve bite balance and chewing function, and even aid in the replacement of missing teeth.
Bridges
A dental bridge is a prosthetic that takes on minor tooth loss, replacing between one and three lost teeth in a row. The prosthetic is custom-made for your smile, and consists of new teeth with crowns attached to each end, which we will shade to blend with your smile. We attach the crown portions to the abutment teeth, the ones on each side of the gap. This provides results that look natural and offer a durable chewing surface, so you can enjoy your favorite foods again and smile with confidence.
Root Canal Therapy
If a tooth is infected, then a filling may not be enough. To avoid tooth loss and discomfort, we can offer a root canal to remove infected tissues from your tooth. We then add a special filling material and cap the tooth with a crown. The procedure helps protect you from discomfort and tooth loss, so you can smile with confidence again.
Dentures
What if you have lost too many teeth to undergo treatment with a dental bridge? In these situations, we can create a full or partial denture. The partial contains new teeth set in an acrylic base, one designed to look like natural gum tissue. There are also metal clasps, which attach to natural teeth to secure your denture in place. For a full, we have a complete set of replacement teeth in an acrylic base, and suction or adhesives will keep your denture secure. With both options, we use ceramic that looks natural and absorbs daily bite forces with ease. The denture will last about 5 to 10 years on average, and we will discuss proper care and maintenance.
Dental Implants
With dental implants, our team will secure a new tooth root made from biocompatible titanium, inserted into the jaw. This acts like a natural root, and prevents the breakdown in the jaw that accompanies tooth loss, so your new tooth can last for decades to come. We can also secure bridges or even dentures with them, so you have long-lasting and durable tooth replacement that looks natural too. If you have any questions about our approach to restorative dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a visit soon, then contact our team today.
Do You Need Restorative Dentistry?
You can call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule an appointment now, so we can transform your oral health and smile beauty with restorative dentistry!
