Losing a tooth can impact your confidence — and losing multiple teeth can impact the way your smile functions altogether. But if you’ve lost one or more of your teeth, you don’t need to give up hope in your smile. Restorative dentistry is designed to help improve the appearance and function of your smile if you’ve experienced damage due to decay, injury, or other concerns. Here is a review of the restorative treatments we offer at Paris Mountain Dental.
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are used to fill cavities. It’s important to fill the small holes in your teeth caused by cavities in order to prevent further damage in the future. Dental fillings are made from sturdy, composite materials that blend in with the natural appearance of your tooth.
Dental Crowns
Crowns, or caps, are placed over the top of an existing tooth for various reasons to enhance and strengthen your smile. After a root canal, a dental crown can strengthen the existing tooth. Crowns can also improve the appearance of weak teeth. The original tooth stays in place so your jaw density remains strong, however the part of the tooth that doesn’t look too great is covered up. The crown will look like a strong, natural tooth and hide the tooth that is chipped, cracked, or misshapen. Crowns can also replace missing teeth when they finish off a dental implant.
Bridges & Dentures
If you are missing multiple teeth in a row, a dental bridge is a convenient and affordable way to replace the string of teeth and fill out the empty space of your smile. Dentures are designed for those who have lost all of their teeth, whether in one jaw or both.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are as close to replacement natural teeth as you can get. They are composed of a titanium rod that is surgically placed under the gum line. Over time it fuses to the jaw and becomes a strong base for a crown, bridge, or dentures depending on how many teeth you’re replacing.
Root Canal Therapy
If you have an infected tooth, root canal therapy can clear out the infected tissue and salvage your natural tooth, allowing you to have a pain-free smile.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
When your wisdom teeth are impacted, they can grow in at a wrong angle and pose damage to your existing teeth. They can even cause straight teeth to move out of alignment. Oftentimes people develop infections around their wisdom teeth since they are hard to keep clean when they’re so far back in the mouth. Wisdom tooth removal helps keep your smile clear of any issues down the line.
Tooth Extractions
If no restorative treatments can help salvage your tooth or teeth, we may opt for a total tooth extraction. This is especially common if that particular tooth is preventing other teeth from growing in properly or is severely infected. After a tooth is extracted, we’ll work with you to determine the best replacement solution.
Affordable Restorative Dentistry in Travelers Rest, SC
Your smile is designed to help you chew, talk, and smile with confidence. Unfortunately sometimes patients lose teeth either to injury or infection. Whatever the problem, we can find a solution through restorative dentistry. Our friendly staff will work with you to determine the right course of action from our extensive treatment options. We’ll help you develop a plan that will make your treatment affordable. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get ready to smile with confidence again!