If you have an aching tooth due to a cavity, or if a tooth becomes cracked or chipped, we can repair it with restorative dentistry. We can also offer lifelike replacement for missing teeth! In today’s blog, your team at Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry talks about restorative dentistry for patients in Houston, TX!
Dental Fillings
When you have a cavity, we can offer relief in only one visit with dental fillings. We don’t use metal. Instead, we opt for a lifelike composite resin that can be shaded to blend with the tooth. This also bonds with the tooth to ensure a long-lasting restoration. If you have an aching tooth, this can offer relief and prevent infection, all while blending with our smile seamlessly!
Custom Crowns
If you have decay too severe to be tackled with a filling, or if you have an injured tooth, we could help with a crown. The full restoration will cap the tooth and cover the visible portion for a complete restoration that can last for years to come. Again, we will use lifelike materials to create them, such as ceramic or even porcine-fused-to-metal or zirconia. These will look natural and keep your smile healthy and strong!
Dental Bridges
If you have a missing tooth, or as many as three in a row, then we could help with a dental bridge. The prosthetic contains new teeth with crowns attached to each end; all made from ceramic and shaded to blend with your smile. We attach the crown portions to the natural teeth on each side of the gap, which supports your new teeth for 10 to 15 years on average, so you can smile with confidence and enjoy your favorite foods again.
Removable Dentures
If you have more severe tooth loss, we can offer removable dentures, all custom-made from lifelike and strong materials that can handle daily bite forces. A partial addresses situations in which you have multiple missing teeth across your smile, filling them at once with a single prosthetic held in place using metal clasps. We also have a full denture, which uses a complete row of new teeth that is supported with suction or an adhesive. They last about 5 to 10 years on average, and are removable.
Dental Implant Restorations
We also have dental implants. These can be placed by an oral surgeon, and then our team will create a restoration that completes your new tooth. These can last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime, with proper care and attention.
Learn More About Restorative Dentistry!
Our team wants to help return your smile to optimal function, health, and beauty again. To find out more about repairing and restoring smiles, or to schedule an appointment, please call Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry in Houston, TX at (281) 974-4494.
