If you have a tooth that hurts due to a cavity or infection, or if an injury has left one with a chip or fracture, you need help. With restorative dentistry, we can help repair and improve your smile, and even take on tooth loss. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about the restorative dentistry options we offer for our Prairie Village, KS, patients!
Dental Fillings
Restorative dentistry allows our team to tackle tooth decay in only one sitting! With a filling, we will stop your toothache and prevent your cavity from becoming an infection. We numb your tooth and then gently remove the decay and clean the structure thoroughly. We then apply the filling material, a composite resin free of metal that we shade to blend with the tooth. We then cure the material under a light, sculpting it to ensure proper balance. The last step is to polish the tooth. The resulting restoration looks natural!
Placing a Crown
Restorative dentistry can also take on more severe issues with a dental crown. The restoration caps the entire visible portion of the structure, so we can take on severe decay, injury, imbalance, and more. They can even aid in tooth replacement, supporting bridges and restoring dental implants. The placement process involves removing structure and then taking images and impressions of the tooth, which we use to design and craft the restoration. When it is ready, we will attach it to the tooth with a powerful bonding agent. We use materials that can be shaded to blend with the smile too!
Root Canal Procedures
A root canal can treat an infected tooth and prevent the spread of infection and the risk of tooth loss. With restorative dentistry, we can comfortably open the tooth and remove the tissue from within, replacing them with a special filling. We then cap the tooth with a crown to complete the process and ensure a lifelike appearance!
Tooth Extraction
If a tooth cannot be saved, or you have wisdom teeth threatening to erupt, we could conduct a tooth extraction to protect your smile! We take time to ensure the process is comfortable and effective, and that you can heal quickly and return to your normal routine soon.
Dental Bridges
We can also take on tooth loss! If you have lost one to the teeth in a row, we can secure a durable and lifelike ceramic bridge, one that can last for 10 to 15 years on average!
Dentures
Dentures can address multiple missing teeth or even total tooth loss, and last for years to come. Each one is crafted from lifelike materials.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are actually inserted into the jaw, and they act like new roots! They can last decades, possibly even a lifetime, and address one lost tooth or several.
Dr. Browne, DDS, Offers Restorative Dentistry
We want to help repair and restore your smile, and offer lifelike results too. To find out more about our restorations, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
