If you have sustained damage to your tooth, or one begins to hurt, then we can offer relief with restorative dentistry. We can even help take on tooth loss! In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about how we transform and repair smiles with restorative dentistry. Our team can take on minor issues like tooth decay, or even transform your smile with dental implants and more! A stunning smile is possible, just reach out to our team to discuss our restorative options.
Dental Fillings
When you have a cavity, we can provide relief and protect your smile with restorative dentistry. The dental filling is made from a metal-free material called composite resin, which is shaded to blend with your tooth. We will apply this in several layers to the tooth, and then sculpt and mold the tooth while the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. We will numb your tooth to ensure you are comfortable as we remove the decay and place the lifelike and biocompatible dental filling, all in only one visit!
Receiving a Crown
What if your smile requires a more substantial form of restoration? Then with restorative dentistry, our team can provide a dental crown. The full restoration will fit over the visible portion of your tooth. Once in place, this covers the tooth and repairs any damage and even addresses issues like tooth decay and infection. We could also reshape the tooth for better balance and chewing function, and we could use them to aid in tooth replacement, as we will explain in the next section. We craft them from lifelike and durable materials, such as porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and even zirconia.
Securing a Bridge
What if you have lost a tooth? Then with restorative dentistry, our team can provide a durable and lifelike solution! We will gently remove structure from the teeth on each side of the gap, and then take images and impressions of the prepared teeth and the open space, using this in a lab setting to design and craft a bridge from lifelike materials. The bridge will contain crowns that attach to the prepared teeth and then secure the new teeth firmly in place. The prosthetic can stay in place for 10 to 15 years on average, and provide a natural-looking appearance and a durable chewing surfaces too.
Tooth Extraction
What if we can repair a tooth with a filling or crown? Whether due to severe injury, infection, or if we need to make room for orthodontic treatment, we can extract a tooth. We could also do this to prevent the eruption and impaction of wisdom teeth. We plan the procedure in detail with digital imaging technology, and offer anesthesia as sedation to ensure you remain comfortable as we gently remove the tooth with a pair of forceps. In some cases, this could take as little as a half hour to complete. If a tooth needs to be replaced, we could discuss dental bridges, or for a more secure alternative, bridges secured with one or more dental implants!
Dental Implant Bridge
What if you have missing teeth, but want an option that can last longer than 10 to 15 years? We could instead insert one to two dental implants into the jaw, which act as new roots and bond with the jaw, so it doesn’t change shape and your new teeth can last far longer. We then connect the crown portions of your new bridge to these implant posts, so you have a fixed replacement option that can last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime. Dental implants prevent the erosion of your jaw and the negative changes to your facial structure that typically accompany tooth loss, helping your smile stay intact and strong for many years to come.
If you have any questions about how we can transform the function, health, and even the overall appearance of your smile with restorative dentistry, or if you would like to schedule a visit with our team to discuss possible solutions, then reach out to our office today. We want to help you smile with confidence again, and avoid discomfort and negative changes down the road.
Schedule a Visit For Restorative Dentistry
Whether you have a cracked/chipped tooth or a cavity, we can help with restorative dentistry. To find out more about restorative dentistry, or to schedule your visit, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today. You deserve optimal oral health, and we are ready to help!