Greer Dental Studio provides restorative dentistry services in Greer, SC. To discover more about our services or make an appointment, call us at 864-259-2590.
What Is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry involves bringing damaged or missing teeth back to a functional state. Restorative dental work includes fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants.
Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
Helps With Chewing
One of the top benefits of restorative dentistry is that it improves chewing ability. People with missing or damaged teeth know how difficult it can be to bite and chew certain foods. Patients can eat what they like without worry with a sturdy replacement like a crown, bridge, denture, or implant.
Saves Natural Teeth
Crowns and fillings can save natural teeth from extraction. The natural tooth root provides chewing stimulation that keeps the jawbone from deteriorating. If the dentist can repair a compromised tooth using a filling or crown, they will be able to preserve its natural root.
Improves Speech Clarity
Missing teeth make it difficult to produce certain sounds. Replacing teeth helps people speak clearly.
Improves Appearance
While restorative dentistry primarily supports the tooth's function, restorations like crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants also have cosmetic benefits.
Improves Patients' Quality of Life
Having healthy, functional teeth can change a patient's life. People who have felt self-conscious about their teeth can smile again. They no longer have to spend time worrying about what they can chew.
Procedures Offered
Composite Fillings
Fillings can repair teeth with minor or significant dental decay. Dentists can use composite fillings that blend in with the natural tooth color. More extensive tooth decay may need metal fillings.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth is decayed, broken, or has received a root canal, it may be too damaged for a filling but can still support a dental crown. A dental crown is a porcelain or metal cap that fits over the top of a prepared natural tooth. Cemented permanently in place, crowns function like natural teeth.
Dental Bridges
A bridge can replace missing teeth in a row. Bridges consist of pontics (artificial teeth) permanently attached to crowns or implants on either side of the gap. A bridge is a natural-looking alternative to a partial denture or implant.
Dental Implant Restorations
Dental implants are considered today's most advanced replacement for missing teeth. An implant consists of a tiny titanium post that bonds with the jawbone. The post receives a stainless steel abutment and a lifelike dental crown to complete the restoration.
Dentures
Traditional dentures are appropriate for many older patients. People with significant tooth loss may be eligible to receive full arch dentures. Partial dentures are an excellent choice for patients missing only a few teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restorative Dentistry
Call Greer Dental Studio
Restorative dentistry can bring back your chewing ability and brighten your smile. If you have damaged or missing teeth, call our office at 864-259-2590 to learn more about our options for restoring them.