If you have an aching tooth, which could be caused by a cavity or infection, then you need treatment. Likewise, if a tooth is cracked or chipped, then again, you need care. With restorative dentistry, we can provide lifelike solutions! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about restorative dentistry.
The Need for a Dental Restoration
When do you need to see us for restorative dentistry? If a tooth begins to hurt and the pain lasts for more than a day or two, this could potentially indicate a cavity or even the early stages of infection, and care is needed to avoid losing the tooth. Likewise, if you injure a tooth, even if the chip or fracture appears longer, you need a restoration to avoid the risk of infection and eventual tooth loss. If you have actually lost a tooth, whether to disease or injury, you need to talk to our team about restorative dentistry, so we can secure a lifelike and durable replacement!
Fillings
If a tooth develops a cavity, then we could place a filling to treat it. With composite resin, we can offer one that bonds with the tooth, looks natural, and can last for years to come, all in a single sitting. The same material can be used on bonding procedures to mask cosmetic complaints and even repair minor injuries to the tooth.
Crowns
If you have a more substantial injury, a fracture, or a cavity too severe for a filling, we could cap the tooth with a crown. For the more visible front-facing teeth, we could opt for all-porcelain. For the side and rear ones that ensure greater bite forces, we could also use a lifelike option in the form of either porcelain-fused-to-metal or zirconia.
Bridges
If you have lost a tooth, or two to three in a row, then we could help with a dental bridge. The prosthetic will contain your new teeth with custom crowns on each end. We attach the crowns to the abutment teeth on each side of the gap, which secures them firmly for years to come. This can offer a durable and lifelike solution designed to stay in place for 10 to 15 years on average.
If you have pain in a tooth or an injury, or even if you have missing teeth, we can help with custom restorations. You deserve repair that looks natural and keeps smiles strong, so talk to our team about our custom restoration! We are ready to return your smile to full function, health, and beauty.
Dental Impressions Provides Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to help repair and restore your smile, often in one visit! To schedule an appointment for restorative treatment, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
