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Spanish If a genie appeared from a magic lamp and granted you three wishes, what would you wish for? Many people would want a new car or a pile of money. The pure-hearted among us might ask for world peace. But if you’re in poor dental health or are missing one or more teeth, would you wish for perfect oral health and a brand-new smile? Possibly. But these days, you don’t need a genie and a magic lamp to restore your oral health—just the help of expert dentists like Dr. Bruce Fine and Dr. Anthony Brady. If you need restorative dental care, you can trust our compassionate and experienced team to rebuild broken teeth, address oral health issues, and replace missing teeth with modern, comfortable, and effective dental procedures.
Defining Restorative Dental Care
Everyone needs dental care to keep their teeth healthy and bright. After all, dental problems can still rear their ugly head even if you maintain perfect oral hygiene. Teeth may break, decay can set in, and infections might develop—sometimes with only subtle warning signs. Restorative dental care is a safety net, helping you to reclaim a healthy, pain-free mouth.
These restorative procedures primarily focus on relieving pain and returning teeth, gums, and mouths to their proper condition. While some of these treatments can often have cosmetic benefits, such as a crown restoring the original aesthetics of a broken tooth, their main goal is improving oral health and functionality.
When Do You Need Restorative Dental Care?
If you’ve ever experienced tooth sensitivity, pain, or tooth loss, take it as a warning! These signs are your body saying, “Hey, something isn’t right here, and we need help.” Here are a few signs and symptoms to watch out for:
- Decay and cavities: When bacteria eats through your enamel, it compromises the tooth’s structure, impacting its function. However, treatments like fillings or crowns can keep bacteria out and restore your tooth’s outer layer of protection.
- Infection: Nobody likes infections, especially in their gums, teeth, or mouths. A procedure like a root canal can remove infections of the tooth’s inner pulp, relieving pain and ensuring the bacteria stays out.
- Broken or worn teeth: Teeth can break or become worn down, whether through an accident, dental trauma, or excessive grinding. Restorative dental care can restore them to improve their natural look and function.
- Tooth loss: Just like a finished puzzle that’s missing a piece, a lost tooth can cause immense frustration. However, a bridge, denture, or crown can fill that space, making the picture whole again.
Restorative Dental Care Procedures
Many dental procedures fall under the category of restorative dentistry. Some of the most common restorative procedures we offer are:
Fillings
Dental fillings address cavities in tooth enamel, filling the holes to prevent decay from progressing further. They come in different materials, but most patients nowadays prefer a tooth-colored composite filling.
Root Canal Therapy
When bacteria gets inside your tooth and infects the inner layer known as the pulp, it causes severe pain. That infection won’t get better on its own; you’ll need root canal therapy to relieve the pain. Unlike old stereotypes, a modern root canal procedure is simple and painless. Dr. Fine will drill a small hole in the top of your tooth, clean out the infected pulp, fill the canal, seal the tooth, and top it with a crown to prevent further infection.
Crowns
Dental crowns are protective caps that ensure damaged teeth are safe from further harm while restoring their look and function. After shaping your tooth by removing some enamel, we’ll carefully cement a crown around the damaged tooth. A crown can also replace a missing tooth in conjunction with a dental implant.
Bridges
A traditional bridge can replace several missing teeth by attaching to the adjacent teeth using dental crowns. Bridges come in both traditional and implant-supported varieties.
Dentures
A traditional denture is a set of artificial teeth designed to replace missing teeth by resting on your gums. They come in full and partial varieties and are removable for cleaning at home. We also offer implant dentures, which are much more stable and offer greater functionality.
Mini Dental Implants
The latest in tooth replacement technology, mini dental implants are thin titanium posts that can support dental restorations like crowns, bridges, and dentures. They’re much smaller than traditional dental implants but are equally, if not more, effective and reliable. Dr. Fine prefers mini dental implants for their many advantages, including ease of placement, faster healing timeline, and more affordable price tag.
Schedule Restorative Dental Care With Dr. Fine
Dr. Bruce Fine and his dedicated team are here to help with all your restorative dental needs. With our wealth of experience and commitment to the latest technologies like mini dental implants, we aim to make your visit comfortable and efficient.
If you need to replace, repair, or restore damaged teeth and have been unsure about your next step, let us help. Schedule a consultation to learn more about all the restorative dentistry options at Fine Dental Care.
