Should a tooth sustain an injury that cracks or chips it, or if a cavity or infection develops, you need treatment to repair the tooth and keep your smile whole. We can help with restorative dentistry! In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about how we keep smiles intact with restorative dentistry, including lifelike crowns and more!
When to Seek Restorative Dentistry
When do you need to see our team for restorative dentistry? If you damage a tooth, then make an appointment right away so that we can repair it and prevent the onset of tooth decay and dental infection. When a tooth becomes decayed or infected, this could mean discomfort. When you have a tooth that hurts or feels sensitive when you eat or drink, you should alert us. You may need restorative dentistry to avoid painful complications and keep your smile whole.
Dental Fillings
Restorative dentistry allows our team to treat tooth decay in only one visit. With a dental filling, our team will provide a composite resin restoration that is metal-free and safe for all ages. We will shade this to blend with your tooth and offer a natural appearance. The placement process only takes one visit, with our team numbing the tooth and removing decay from it. Next, we will clean the tooth and then apply the filling material. We shape the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance!
Placing a Crown
When you have an issue too severe to be treated with a filling or dental bonding procedure, then our team could offer help with a custom dental crown. The restoration will fit over the tooth and allow us to take on multiple cosmetic and restorative concerns. We will custom-make it to ensure a balanced bite and proper fit. We use materials like all-porcelain for the front teeth, which is the most lifelike option. Since the side and rear teeth need more substantial restoration, we could offer porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia, which are more durable but can also be shaded to blend with your tooth. Along with treating advanced decay, we can complete a root canal to address an infection, or correct damaged or malformed teeth. We can improve bite balance and chewing function too, and also aid in tooth replacement. Crowns can support a bridge or even restore a single tooth dental implant!
Root Canals for Infected Teeth
When a tooth develops an infection, treatment is crucial for avoiding worsening pain and the loss of your tooth. With a root canal, we have a comfortable and gentle treatment to take on infection and safeguard your tooth. We will numb the tooth so you are comfortable as we open it and remove the infected tissues from within. We then replace these tissues with a special filling, before we complete the process by capping the tooth with a lifelike custom crown. This stops pain and protects your smile’s stability.
Tooth Extraction
The treatments we have discussed so far are designed to repair teeth and keep them intact, so you enjoy a full smile. But sometimes issues arise in which a tooth needs to be treated to protect the smile. For example, when decay or infection are too severe to be treated with a crown, or an injured tooth cannot be repaired with one. Extraction saves your smile from the spread of infection and multiple missing teeth. We could extract a tooth to make room for restorations or prosthetic treatments. Our team could also remove wisdom teeth before they erupt and cause painful impactions and misalignment. We plan the procedure in detail with advanced digital imaging technology, and with local anesthesia and sedation we can ensure you are comfortable as we remove a tooth. Our team can also discuss possible replacement options, such as a dental bridge or even a dental implant.
If you have any questions about how we conduct restorative dentistry to protect your smile and keep it whole, or about replacing missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more. You deserve a beautiful and full smile, and we want to make this possible for you, so reach out to our team for your next consultation!
Do You Have Any Questions About Restorative Dentistry?
The team at Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, is ready to help return your smile to optimal function, health, and beauty with restorative dentistry. Talk to our team today about our lifelike and long-lasting dental restorations. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at 972-262-5111.
