Taking care of your teeth is a full-time job, and even healthy smiles can develop cavities or sustain damage. When that happens, Dr. 
Denise Stone of Stone Family Dentistry in Charleston, South Carolina, is here to help renew your smile. Whether it's a small spot of decay or a knocked-out tooth, we have a variety of restorative dentistry options that can help your teeth look and feel great again. Learn about a few of them here!
Fillings
Each of your teeth is covered in enamel, a substance made up of minerals (mostly calcium derivatives) that is actually the hardest material in the body. However, the acids that come from bacteria interact with food particles inside your mouth and can cause a breakdown in this layer of the tooth; these are known as dental caries or cavities. Fortunately, restorative dentistry offers a quick fix for this common problem: fillings. Your Charleston dentist will remove the decay from the tooth and then use a ceramic and glass composite to fill in the space. This composite is designed to blend in perfectly with your teeth.
Crowns
For more extensive decay or large chips, your Charleston dentist may use a crown. Like fillings, crowns are made of ceramic, but they look like the entire visible portion of a tooth, although they are hollow inside, which allows them to fit on top of a damaged tooth and cover it entirely. This keeps the tooth from sustaining any more damage. Crowns are a versatile part of restorative dentistry in general, as they're used to finish root canals and dental implants, as well as support bridges that fill in spaces from missing teeth.
Dental implants
To replace an entire missing tooth, nothing works better than a dental implant. From root to crown, dental implants fill in gaps caused by missing teeth seamlessly, comfortably, and easily. The post of the implant is installed under the gum line in a simple procedure, then the crown is attached later. They're a low maintenance restorative dentistry option, only requiring brushing, flossing, and regular checkups at Stone Family Dentistry in Charleston, SC.
Regardless of your restorative dentistry needs, Stone Family Dentistry can help you! Contact our office in Charleston, South Carolina to schedule an appointment with Dr. Denise Stone. Call (843) 556-6566 today.