If a tooth becomes cracked or chopped, or should you experience pain that could indicate tooth decay or infection, then a restoration could be needed. With restorative dentistry, we can repair teeth or even replace missing ones! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about helping smiles and ensuring lifelike results with restorative dentistry.
The Signs You Need Restorative Dentistry
How do you know if you need to see our team for restorative dentistry? We could recommend this should you experience sudden pain in a tooth, as this could indicate tooth decay or infection that requires treatment to avoid discomfort and tooth loss. If you injure a tooth, we could use restorative dentistry to repair any cracks or chips. Our team could also address missing teeth with dental prosthetics, such as a bridge, full or partial dentures, or even dental implants and implant-supported dentures. Our team will conduct a detailed examination with the latest in digital imaging to assess the cause and severity of your concerns, so we can plan treatment with precision and accuracy, providing results that last for years to come and offer a natural looking appearance.
Fillings for Cavities
If we find that you have a cavity, then our team could recommend treatment with a dental filling. Made from composite resin instead of metal, these restorations can bond with the tooth and also be color-matched to ensure a lifelike appearance, matching the rest of your teeth. The placement prowess only takes one visit. We will numb your tooth so you are comfortable as we remove decay, clean the tooth, and possibly etch the outer surfaces. We then shade and apply the material in several layers, sculpting and molding your tooth to ensure proper shape and balance. The material is cured under a light and the last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance.
We can also use the same material to improve the beauty of your teeth, masking cosmetic imperfections in only one sitting with a dental bonding procedure.
Repairs with Crowns
When a tooth has a severe injury or fracture, or if one has a case of tooth decay too severe for a filling, we could place a crown. This full restoration caps the tooth and also addresses issues with the shape of the teeth and the balance of the bite. Custom-made for your tooth, this will be crafted from materials like porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and zirconia, so we can shade it for a lifelike appearance. Placement takes one to two visits, and can help restore your tooth to full function, health, and beauty once again!
Treating Infection with a Root Canal
What if your tooth has become infected? With restorative dentistry, we can offer a root canal procedure to stop the painful symptoms and prevent your tooth from being lost. The process involves numbing the tooth to ensure your comfort as we open it and remove the tissues from within. We then clean the tooth’s interior and add a special filling, before we cap your tooth with a crown. Once the restoration is in place, your tooth will look natural and you can enjoy relief from painful aches and sensitivity!
Tooth Extraction
What if we find your tooth is too infected or damaged to be treated? To avoid the spread of infection, our team could remove the tooth entirely! We could also extract a tooth to make room for orthodontic treatment, pave the way for dentures, or to prevent the complications of wisdom tooth eruption. Our team can take steps to ensure your extraction is a safe and gentle procedure, even if you have anxiety about the prospect!
Tooth Replacement
What if you have missing teeth? These gaps can impact how you eat and speak, and even weaken your jawbone to cause further tooth loss and an older appearance! But we can help with restorative dentistry. With a bridge, we can fill in a gap caused by a single missing tooth or as many as three in a row. We can use dentures to address more severe tooth loss, supporting removable options or securing them with dental implants. With dental implants, we can also take on minor tooth loss with an option that protects the stability of your jawbone and facial structure. If you have any questions about restorative dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more and start the treatment process!
Delightful Dental Care Provides Restorative Dentistry
We want to help restore your smile and ensure you enjoy lifelike results too! To find out more about our approach to restorative dentistry, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.