What Is Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry treats missing or damaged teeth to give patients beautiful, healthy teeth, a healthy bite, and overall good dental health. It is indicated when patients have lost one or more teeth or have damage or tooth decay.
Why Restorative Dentistry?
Missing teeth can change the shape of your smile and your face and negatively impact your oral health; exposed gums are vulnerable to gum disease. Our team is dedicated to providing the best restorative dentistry options possible. The treatments we provide are:
- Bridges – These are used to replace one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge “bridges” the spaces created by lost or extracted teeth, protecting your oral health from further harm. It is held in place by the healthy teeth on each side of the gap and has a natural appearance. The benefits of bridges are that they look like your natural teeth, they are durable and meant to withstand biting and chewing, they will give you back the full strength of your bite, and you can eat all of your favorite foods.
- Crowns – These are used to restore damaged teeth. A porcelain crown covers a badly damaged tooth to return it to its natural state, resulting in a long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing restoration. Because the dental-grade porcelain used to make porcelain crowns is so tough, they can resist pressure from biting into something quite hard. The benefits of crowns are that they look and feel just like your natural teeth, they can be used to restore several damaged teeth to maintain the look of your natural smile, crowns do not require special maintenance, and you can keep your regular dental routine: brushing twice a day, flossing daily and having regular cleanings and examinations.
- Dental Implants – A dental implant is a completely permanent tooth replacement option for missing teeth. A dental implant consists of two primary parts: the prosthetic, which is visible, and the implant itself, which is invisible. A titanium post is surgically inserted into the jawbone in the place of a missing tooth to complete the implant. The benefits of dental implants are that they are easy to care for, just like your natural teeth, brush twice a day, floss daily, and come in for regular cleanings and examinations, they protect from bone loss, and they keep your teeth from shifting.
- Dentures and Partials – Custom-made prosthetics called dentures are used to replace lost teeth. Partial dentures replace a few lost teeth, while full dentures replace a whole arch of teeth. They look like your natural teeth, and we will ensure that they fit you perfectly.
If you have missing or damaged teeth and want more information on restorative dentistry, contact our office located in Monroe, WI. We would love to help you schedule an appointment and answer any questions you may have!
