When you have a cavity that causes toothaches, or if a tooth has been cracked or chipped, then we can help with restorative dentistry. From fillings to crowns and bridges, this can help return your smile to full function, health, and beauty again. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about helping smiles with restorative dentistry!
When to Seek Restorative Dentistry
When should you contact our office for restorative dentistry? If you have pain in a tooth or sensitivity when you eat or drink, this could indicate the presence of tooth decay or even an infected tooth. Treatment is crucial for avoiding worsening pain or tooth loss! The same goes for an injured tooth, as even minor chips or cracks could lead to major oral health complications. Give our team a call and if you have an injury, we may be able to see you same-day. Otherwise, we will make an appointment to see you quickly and offer care to manage the issue and prevent further pain or the risk of decay, infection, and tooth loss. Every smile is unique, and we always take a personalized approach to restorative dentistry.
Dental Fillings
Restorative dentistry can help take on tooth decay in one visit, and offer lifelike results too! With a dental filling, we use a metal-free composite resin material that is safe for all ages. This can also be shaded to blend with your tooth. In one visit, we will numb the tooth, remove decay, and apply the filling. We then shape the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish your tooth for a lifelike appearance. We also use the same material in a dental bonding procedure to repair minor damage or mask cosmetic imperfections in one sitting.
Custom Crowns
When you have a more substantial injury or cavity, we could help by capping the tooth with a dental crown. The restoration will fit over the tooth and is made from durable and lifelike materials like porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or zirconia. We will custom-make it for a proper fit and a balanced bite, and to ensure a lifelike appearance.
Bridges
If you have lost a tooth, or as many as three in a row, then we can help fill the gap with a dental bridge. The prosthetic contains new teeth with crowns on one or both ends. Made from durable and lifelike ceramic, this is attached to your smile and bridges the gap, so you have a full smile and avoid complications like misalignment. The prosthetic can last for 10 to 15 years on average!
Root Canal Therapy
What if you have an infected tooth? You will need more than just a filling or crown, you may need a root canal. To address the infection in the interior of your tooth, we will plan treatment with digital x-rays and then numb the tooth so you are comfortable as we open it. We remove the tissues from within and clean the inside of the tooth. We add a special filling and then cap your tooth with a crown, which halts pain and safeguards your smile against tooth loss.
Dentures
Bridges are not the only option we provide for addressing tooth loss. Our team can also take on more advanced cases with dentures. These will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a comfortable fit. If you have multiple gaps spread out across your smile, we could create a partial set of dentures. If you are missing all or most of your teeth, we could craft a full set.
Dental Implants
The most natural looking and long-lasting way to address tooth loss is with dental implants, which are inserted into the jaw and act like new roots, which stimulates jawbone growth and allows them to last for decades to come, maybe even a lifetime. We can replace a single missing tooth, or even support a bridge or a set of custom dentures.
If you have any questions about how our team will take on damaged, decayed, or even infected or missing teeth, then contact our team. With restorative dentistry, we can help you smile with confidence and enjoy better oral health and bite function. Talk to our team today to get started. Let’s start summer with a better smile!
Schedule a Visit for Restorative Dentistry
We want to offer repair for your smile that is durable and lifelike, so you can smile with confidence again. To learn more about restorative dentistry and how we improve the health and beauty of your smile, or to schedule your next visit with us, call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS, today at (913)681-5500.
