Restorative Dentistry, Charleston, SC
If you're like most of us, you probably take the ability to eat for granted.
But when dental problems occur, it can be difficult or impossible to chew
and bite food. Dr. Denise Stone and her team from Stone Family Dentistry in
Charleston, SC can help you understand how restorative dentistry not only
helps you maintain your ability to chew, but can also improve your
appearance.
Common Restorative Procedures
Restorative dentistry procedures restore your smile by repairing or replacing damaged or diseased teeth. Common restorative dentistry services include:
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Fillings: Your dentist removes decayed areas of your teeth and replaces them
with durable fillings. Fillings are typically made of silver amalgam,
composite resin, porcelain or gold.
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Root canals: If tooth decay is severe, the pulp at the center of your tooth
can become inflamed or infected. During a root canal, your Venice dentist
removes the pulp, cleans your root canals, adds tiny posts for stability and
places a special filling material in the tooth.
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Crowns: Crowns completely cover a tooth and are used if a tooth is weakened
by a crack, fracture, large filling or root canal treatment. They're also
used to cover chips and discolorations. Crowns can be made from a variety of
materials, including porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, resin,
gold or nickel.
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Bridges: Bridges consist of two crowns that anchor one or more false teeth
in the middle. They're used to replace missing teeth and are usually made
from porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal.
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Veneers: Veneers are a good choice if you want to cover teeth that are
chipped, too short, oddly shaped or discolored, or if you have slight gaps
between your teeth. These thin pieces of porcelain are cemented to the
fronts of your teeth.
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Dentures: Dentures offer a good way to improve your ability to bite and chew
if you've lost many teeth. They're available in full, partial or dental
implant-supported versions.
- Dental implants: When you want a more permanent solution to tooth loss than bridges or dentures can offer, dental implants are a good solution. A tiny titanium implant replaces your tooth roots, while the crown that rests on top of the implant gives you the ability to bite and chew normally. They're a good choice whether you've lost one tooth or all of them.
Are you concerned about a dental problem? Improve your smile with Restorative Dentistry by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Denise Stone at Stone Family Dentistry today.