Dental Restorations
At South Bay Dentistry, we understand the significance of dental restorations in maintaining optimal oral health and a confident smile. Our dedicated team of professionals dentists & orthodontists in Gardena is committed to providing comprehensive dental restoration services, tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences.
There’s some really good news to share about tooth decay these days. The incidence of tooth decay has decreased due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patients’ awareness of the consequences of neglecting their teeth.
However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, & breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health by your dentist.
Restoring a tooth back has become very much possible & easier with the help of improved technology & techniques. All you have to do is just arrange some sitting sessions with your dentist.
Do you want to bring your teeth back to life with effective & reliable restorative dental treatments? Our team of expert dentists at South Bay Dentistry is here to help. We recommend personalized, comfortable, and gentle options that suit your needs. We’re dedicated to providing outstanding care and guiding you towards a healthy smile. Contact us today for a free consultation to rejuvenate your smile.
At South Bay Dentistry & Orthodontics, our primary goal is to provide extra care to our patients and create a beautiful smile for them.
Reasons for restorative dentistry:
- You get an enhanced smile.
- The restorative treatments fill the gap in unattractive spaces between teeth.
- Improve or correct an improper bite.
- The treatment will prevent the loss of a tooth.
- The restorative treatments will also relieve dental pain.
- Repair damaged and decayed teeth.
- Replace missing teeth.
- Replace old, unattractive dental treatments.
- Restore normal eating and chewing.
Don’t delay if your teeth needs the attention today. Get in touch with a dentist today!
What is dental restoration?
Dental restoration involves repairing a tooth that has suffered damage, decay, or loss, with the objective of reinstating its function, strength, and aesthetic appeal. Various types of dental restoration exist, and the most suitable one for you will depend on the extent of your tooth’s damage.
Our experienced team will assess your condition and recommend the ideal restoration approach to ensure optimal oral health and a confident smile. Trust us to provide personalized care and guide you towards the best dental restoration solution tailored to your specific needs.
1. Dental fillings
When teeth are affected by decay, dentists utilize dental fillings to restore them. Dentists apply these fillings to the damaged tooth, fulfilling two essential roles: preventing additional decay and restoring the tooth’s original shape and function. Dental fillings provide a range of material options, including gold, silver, composite resin, and porcelain, enabling personalized choices. The selection of filling material considers factors such as aesthetic preferences, the tooth’s location, and the extent of decay, ensuring a tailored approach to each individual case.
Trust your dentist to recommend the most suitable material, ensuring durability and a natural appearance for your dental filling.
To solidify the filling material, the dentist will employ a special light. This process ensures a strong and durable restoration, allowing you to regain normal tooth functionality and maintain a healthy smile.
2. Dental crowns
Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration that encases the entire tooth in order to protect it from further damage. The crown is custom-made to fit over the existing tooth and is cemented into place.
Typically, the process of getting a dental crown involves two visits to the dentist’s office.
During the initial visit, the dentist will take an impression of the tooth to create a model for the crown. Subsequently, they will place a temporary crown on the tooth while the permanent crown is being fabricated.
After the permanent crown is ready, which usually takes a few weeks, you will return for the second visit. During this appointment, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and securely cement the new permanent crown into place, ensuring a comfortable and long-lasting fit.
3. Dental bridges
Dental bridges are prosthetic teeth designed to bridge the gaps caused by missing teeth. These artificial teeth are connected to the neighboring natural teeth on each side of the gap, supported by a metal or ceramic framework.
Dental bridges offer a range of material options, including gold, silver, and porcelain, ensuring choices that cater to individual preferences and requirements. Your dentist will assess factors like durability, aesthetics, and functionality to determine the most suitable material for your dental bridge. By opting for a dental bridge, you can effectively enhance your smile, restore oral functionality, and regain confidence in your appearance. Dentists typically create bridges by taking molds of the patient’s mouth, ensuring a custom-made fit. Bridges serve the dual purpose of improving the appearance and restoring the proper function of the teeth, delivering comprehensive dental benefits.
4. Dental implants
Dental implants have gained popularity as a highly effective solution for replacing missing teeth. Composed of titanium, these implants are surgically positioned within the jawbone, gradually fusing with the bone to establish a remarkably sturdy foundation. This foundation provides support for dental prosthetics like crowns, bridges, or dentures. Dental implants offer flexibility, accommodating the restoration of a single tooth, multiple teeth, or an entire dental arch.
To initiate the dental implant process, it is essential to consult with a dentist to determine your candidacy for the procedure. Sufficient healthy jawbone is required to support the implants. In cases where bone deficiency exists, a bone grafting procedure may be necessary as a preliminary step.
Once your suitability for dental implants is confirmed, the implant placement procedure follows. Typically performed under local anesthesia, this procedure is relatively quick and straightforward, ensuring minimal discomfort.
Embark on your journey towards a complete and confident smile by exploring the transformative benefits of dental implants. Consult with our experienced dental professionals today to discover if dental implants are the ideal solution for your specific needs.
5. Inlays and onlays
Inlays and onlays are a type of dental restoration used to repair damaged or decayed teeth.
Inlays are made from a mold of the tooth and are used to fill in small cavities.
Onlays are larger and are used to restore larger areas of damage.
To create inlays and onlays, dentists utilize a diverse range of materials, such as porcelain, gold, and composite resin. The procedure for placing an inlay or onlay closely resembles that of a filling.
First, the dentist will remove the damaged tooth tissue and clean the area. They will then place the inlay or onlay into the prepared cavity and secure it with adhesive.
6. Composite bonding
Composite bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is used to restore or improve the appearance of a person’s teeth.
The resin is applied to the teeth and then hardened with a special light. Bonding is a versatile technique that can be employed to alter the color, shape, size, or length of teeth. Additionally, it serves as an effective solution to close gaps between teeth and restore chipped or cracked teeth.
