Restorative dentistry consists of the treatments and procedures for restoring your natural teeth that may have become decayed, damaged, or lost. A variety of restorative treatment options exist and can be implemented depending on your unique needs. Your dentist will help you understand your restorative dental treatment options.
A few of the restorative dental treatment options include:
- Bonding: Is a process where teeth that might be cracked, chipped, broken, or have too much space between them can be aesthetically improved. Tooth bonding uses materials that your dentist “bonds” to the surface of your tooth. Your dentist can work with you on what materials to use and what outcomes you will see as a result of bonding treatment.
- Bridges:: Used to replace teeth that are missing. Apart from aesthetic reasons, missing teeth can affect your bite and speech. Bridging fills in the spaces where teeth are missing with dental implants or partial dentures.
- Crowns: Crowns, sometimes called “caps,” are used to cover and restore a tooth. When a tooth has broken or when a tooth has too much decay for a simple filling, a crown may be needed. Your dentist can place a crown on your teeth and shape it to look and function like your original tooth before the damage occurred.
- Dental Implants:: Dental Implants fall under the realm of cosmetic dentistry and are used to replace a lost or damaged tooth with an artificial tooth. Dental implants are an effective and proven procedure for successfully improving your smile.
- Fillings: When tooth decay or small tooth fractures occur, dentists use fillings to repair the surfaces of your teeth. Routine dental examines and cleanings can often identify cracks or decay in a tooth that can then be remedied with a filling.
- Prosthodontics: A dental field where dental professionals examine and evaluate your dental care and devise a comprehensive restorative treatment plan designed uniquely for you.
- Veneers: A common cosmetic dental procedure is the placement of veneers. Veneers are custom-made shells used to cover the surface of your teeth. Veneers can be used to cover worn, chipped, or cracked teeth, and can even be used to improve the appearance of your teeth alignment. With veneers, patients get a bright smile with custom-shaped teeth that look and feel natural.