If you need a tooth repaired, and want results that look natural, then we can help with restorative dentistry. In fact, we can even address missing teeth! In today’s blog, Delightful Dental Care talks about providing repair that blends with your smile with restorative dentistry in Kansas City, MO.

The Signs You Need Restorative Dentistry

When do you need to see our team for restorative dentistry? We may recommend treatment when you have a tooth that becomes cracked, chipped, or severely broken, as care stops pain and prevents major complications. Restorative dentistry can also help teeth that have developed tooth decay or infection, and could even replace missing teeth. To restore your smile to full function, health, and beauty again, we can offer treatment with durable and lifelike restoration, all custom-made for your smile.

Dental Fillings

One of the more common restorative dental treatments is the dental filling, which we offer to treat tooth decay and restore a tooth. Treating cavities not only stops aches, but prevents infections and tooth loss. The placement process only takes one sitting, and begins with our team numbing the tooth to ensure comfort as we remove decay and clean the tooth. We then prepare the metal-free filling material, which is shaded to blend with the tooth, and apply it in several layers. We then shape the tooth as the material cures under a light. The last step is to polish it for a brighter appearance!

Crowns

What if you have a tooth in need of more substantial treatment? For more severe damage, we could repair a tooth with a crown. The same goes for decay too severe for a filling, or to complete a root canal for an infected tooth. The crown is custom-made from lifelike and strong material, and is placed on top of the tooth, covering the entire structure. This can last for years to come and blend seamlessly with your smile!

Root Canal Procedure

If a tooth is infected, then restorative dentistry is needed to avoid severe pain and the risk of tooth loss. With a root canal, we have a safe and gentle way to stop infection and keep your smile intact. To begin, we will examine your tooth with digital technology to assess the position and severity of your infection. We then numb the tooth and open it to access and remove the tissue from within. We then clean the inside of the tooth and root canal thoroughly, and add a special filling. The last step is to cap your tooth with a strong and lifelike crown.

Dental Bridges and Implant Bridges

If you have lost a tooth, or as many as two to three in a row, then with restorative dentistry we can offer a replacement in the form of a dental bridge. The prosthetic contains new teeth with crowns on each side; all made from durable and lifelike materials. The crown portions are placed on the teeth on each side of the gap and secure your new ones in place, and the bridge can last about 10 to 15 years on average.

But! We could also secure them with dental implants, which we insert into the jaw. These act like new roots and stimulate jawbone growth, keeping your smile and jawbone ridge intact. This means your new bridge could last far longer, decades even! We then attach the crown portion, and you don’t lose natural tooth structure in the process.

Full and Partial Dentures

Bridges are not the only options we have for addressing tooth loss. If you have a more severe case, we could provide a set of custom dentures to help return your smile to full function and beauty. For complex cases in which you have several missing teeth across your smile, we could create a partial denture that fills these gaps all at once, held in place with clasps that attach to natural teeth. We can also address total tooth loss with a full denture, one that has a complete row of new teeth and is held in place with suction or adhesives. These can last for years to come, and help you enjoy your favorite foods again and feel confident in social situations.

If you have any questions about how we help your smile, or if you want to schedule an appointment today, then reach out to our office!

Schedule Restorative Dentistry with Delightful Dental Care

If you need help for a decayed or damaged tooth, then talk about restorative solutions with Dr. Diana Tabakh, DDS. To schedule your appointment, please call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669 today.