What is Restorative Dental Care?
Restorative dental care refers to a range of procedures designed to improve both the appearance and functionality of your teeth.
This includes treatments such as fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures, all of which aim to repair damage caused by decay, injury, or other dental issues. Restorative dental care can protect your overall oral health by restoring the health and function of teeth.
These treatments can help restore your ability to speak clearly and chew properly, strengthen teeth that may otherwise need to be extracted, and address structural issues, such as filling in gaps from missing teeth and repairing damaged teeth.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a porcelain cap that is placed on top of a tooth to restore its function and appearance. Crowns can be used to cover dental implants, prevent a cracked tooth from worsening, or address cosmetic imperfections on the tooth. A dental crown can also be used to strengthen and protect a tooth after a root canal treatment.
Full & Partial Dentures
Dentures are artificial teeth used to replace one or more missing teeth in a row or a full jaw of teeth. Dentures can help protect your natural teeth by preventing them from shifting. This also allows you to maintain your ability to speak and chew and preserve your facial structure. They can be custom-fitted to your mouth and will be made to match your existing teeth.
Root Canals
A root canal is performed to treat infection in the pulp at the centre of a tooth. During this procedure, your dentist removes diseased nerves and tissue from the centre of the tooth. Once any bacteria and decayed pulp are removed, the tooth infection will no longer spread, preventing the need for a tooth extraction.
Dental Fillings
A dental filling is when your dentist uses a tooth-coloured composite resin to fill a cavity or repair an otherwise damaged tooth. These fillings can be used on front or back teeth and are strong enough to withstand pressure from chewing. Fillings can be placed in a single appointment and require no downtime.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is used to replace a larger section of missing teeth. This restoration is custom-made and then bonded to existing teeth on either side of the gap or to dental implants. Because they are customized, bridges can effectively blend in with your natural teeth.
