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Restorative Dentistry in clarksville
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Did you know…
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Dental issues can become more severe and costly the longer you leave them untreated.
What to expect at your initial restorative appointment
Comprehensive Exam
By examining your teeth, your dentist can assess the extent of your dental issue and whether or not you will need restorative treatment. X-rays may be taken to ensure proper diagnosis.
Personal Treatment Plan
After your dentist has diagnosed the dental issue, you will be provided with a tailored treatment plan to restore your smile to its natural beauty and function.
Options and Alternatives
No treatment plan is one-size-fits all. Most dental issues have multiple treatment options. Dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants can all restore and replace missing teeth. Your dentist will walk you through each option to help you choose what’s best for your lifestyle, budget, and needs.
Sedation Solutions
For patients undergoing restorative procedures, we offer sedation to keep them more comfortable and relaxed during treatment. Available sedation options will be discussed to see what’s best for you.
Appointments & Follow-Ups
In cases like emergencies, you’ll need to receive care as soon as possible, if not the same day. If you are facing a non-urgent issue, your follow-up appointment will be after your initial visit. We’ll schedule your treatment for a day and time that works for you before you leave your appointment.
Restorative Treatment Options
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Dental Fillings
The best way to treat and fill cavities in decayed teeth are with dental fillings. Using a drill, your dentist will remove damage and decay within your enamel. They’ll follow with a tooth-colored dental resin or metal amalgam to restore the shape and structure of your tooth. If you have a cavity, timely intervention with a filling is essential. You could require a dental crown and/or root canal therapy if your cavity is left untreated for too long.
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are great restorative options for teeth experiencing minor to severe tooth damage. Teeth that have suffered smaller forms of injury can benefit from inlays. Onlays can fix the cusp of a tooth that has endured more severe damage. Because inlays and onlays are cemented to the tooth, they offer a scratch-resistant, long-lasting solution to compromised teeth. These seals can prevent further damage, infection, or inflammation to your teeth, all while whitening your smile dramatically. Inlays and onlays can prevent costly dental issues down the road by preventing future infections and strengthening your teeth.
Lab-Made Crowns
Created by a dental technician at an outside dental lab, lab-made crowns restore damaged teeth by covering the entire tooth down to the gum line. First, your dentist will trim your tooth to remove damaged material. They’ll then shape it into a strong, sturdy platform to which the crown will eventually be attached.
Following the affixment, impressions are taken of the tooth using dental trays and putty or a digital intraoral scanner. These casts are then shipped to the dental lab where your crown will be made out of a high-quality ceramic or porcelain material.
After your tooth has been prepared and impressions have been taken, you will receive a temporary crown during your first appointment. Once your dental crown is complete, you’ll stop by for your second appointment so that your dentist can permanently attach the new crown to your tooth.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge uses two dental crowns to suspend a pontic, or false tooth, in the gap where a natural tooth has been lost. A metal appliance is often placed to attach the false tooth to the crowns. A dental bridge can prevent your other teeth from shifting over time and last for years.
Root Canal Therapy
The best way to treat an infected tooth is through root canal therapy. When the vulnerable pulp inside the tooth and root canals is exposed to oral bacteria, teeth become infected. This can happen if you accidentally crack your tooth or if you experience severe tooth decay.
To begin the procedure, your dentist will clean your teeth and numb your mouth. By drilling a hole in the enamel, your dentist can access and remove any decayed material from the interior of your tooth all the way down to the roots. After your roots are thoroughly cleaned, they will be filled with an inert material to maintain the structure and integrity of the tooth. You’ll be given either a dental filling or a dental crown that will protect and restore your tooth to complete the procedure.
Oral Surgeries
When replacing missing teeth, oral surgeries are a necessary step in the restorative process, particularly when placing dental implants. Planning, oral surgery, and healing time are required for the dental implant post process, so that the titanium implants and the bone can fully fuse together to create your artificial tooth root.
Patients who have weakened jaw bones or loss of jaw mass may be candidates for bone grafts. When teeth are not replaced due to oral disease, bone mass can be lost. Bone grafts support bone mass so patients' jaws can properly maintain dental implants.
Treatments such as full dentures or full arch dental implants may require extractions. For patients who are in need of a full arch of artificial teeth, the extraction of all remaining natural teeth, both healthy and unhealthy will be necessary.
Did you know…
3 million Americans wear dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Have questions about restorative dentistry? Find answers here.
What dental problems can restorative dentistry solve?
Restorative dentistry can restore the form and function of damaged and missing teeth. Untreated cavities, severe decay, and gum disease can cause tooth damage and loss. Issues can also happen due to an oral trauma accident, like a sports injury or a slip and fall.
What are the benefits of restorative dental treatment?
By following through with a necessary restorative dental treatment, patients can avoid future complications and more costly treatment options. More serious dental issues can progress if damaged or missing teeth are left untreated. By getting the care you need right away, you can save time and money in the long run. You’ll also enjoy lasting relief from pain and discomfort, all while regaining your natural functionality. Plus, restorative dental treatment significantly improves the appearance of your smile. You can have a pleasing, natural grin and a boost of confidence by restoring your missing or damaged teeth.
When is restorative treatment a dental emergency?
If you are experiencing any dental health issue that causes serious pain, oral discomfort, or bleeding, you may require emergency restorative treatment. Damaged or broken teeth, severe and prolonged toothaches, and pulled-out or lost dental work all constitute for dental emergencies. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so contact your dentist to get emergency treatment right away.
Is restorative dentistry covered by insurance?
Most insurances will cover restorative treatment, but the extent of your coverage will vary depending on your insurer. For example, your dental insurance provider may cover dental crowns and bridges, but may not offer coverage for dental implants. We suggest getting in contact with your insurance provider to fully understand your coverage.
Did you know…
About a quarter of American adults are missing all teeth. With restorative care options, tooth loss can be prevented.
