When a tooth has sustained damage, it needs restorative dental treatment to stay healthy and function optimally. Your team at Gardena Dental Care uses the latest technology, the highest quality materials, and invests in regular continuing education to provide the best restorative treatments in Gardena.
A restorative dentist is a general dentist that performs restorative procedures, such as:
While all dentists receive restorative dentistry training in dental school, a restorative dentist spends a lot of their continuing education during their career on increasing their restorative skill level. They also focus a lot on making sure the aesthetics of their restorations look completely natural. There’s a close link between restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
When a tooth is damaged, it can cause a lot of pain. Additionally, if the tooth is left untreated, it can break down even further, cracking or breaking and resulting in the need for complex treatments – or even tooth loss.
A tooth that has a crack, deep decay, or is broken can also allow bacteria into the tooth. When bacteria get inside, it causes more decay and can even travel down to the pulp (nerve), causing irritation and infection. The only way to treat nerve damage is with a root canal – otherwise, an extraction is necessary. Therefore, it is essential to treat tooth damage as quickly as possible.
Restorative treatment in Gardena can reduce the extent of the damage, strengthen the tooth, and improve its functionality, too.
Here are some restorative treatments we provide most often in our Gardena dental practice.
We remove dental decay and restore the missing tooth structure with a composite material. The material is heavy-duty plastic that we cure with UV light, which is hard and durable. Composite fillings are tooth-colored, so no one will know you have a filling.
Another option that adds even more strength is a gold or porcelain inlay or onlay. These restorative options not only provide added strength, but they’re also longer lasting and restore teeth that have deeper cracks or fractures, as well as decay.
If you have a cracked tooth or a fractured cusp, your Gardena dentist will fabricate a custom crown to fit over the tooth and provide strength and reinforce structure.
Implants and bridges are both popular options for restoring missing teeth. Your Gardena dentist can tell you which option is best for your unique needs.
The cost of restorative treatments in Gardena depends on the type of treatment you need. For example, a single filling averages around $150-$250, whereas a dental crown can cost upwards of $2000. Another factor includes which tooth needs restoration (a root canal on a molar will cost more because back teeth have more canals than front teeth).
Many insurance companies cover between 50% and 80% of the cost of restorative treatments. Some plans have terms and conditions, like requiring preauthorization. Our team will work with you to help you understand your insurance coverage and help create a reasonable payment plan. We also offer outside financing options, so you never need to miss out on receiving the restorative dental treatment you need.
Your Gardena dentist wants to keep your teeth healthy and strong. They also want to help you avoid dental pain and love your smile. To that end, our team takes continuing education very seriously. The more we learn, the better able we are to provide you with the best dental care.
We Are Dedicated to Providing Beautiful, Long-Lasting Restorative Treatments
Contact our team to learn how we can help you achieve a healthier, more beautiful smile.
CALL (424) 295-7885
OR
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT NOW!
