When you have a cavity, or if a tooth becomes damaged or begins to hurt, then you could benefit from restorative dentistry. With our custom restorations, we offer repair that looks natural and is often biocompatible. At Park Dental Arts in San Diego, CA, our team can improve your smile with custom dental restorations.
Signs A Tooth Needs a Restoration
We may recommend a dental restoration if your tooth is cracked, chipped, or broken, as lack of care could lead to tooth decay and dental infection. We also recommend treatment if you have cavities or infections, to avoid losing your teeth completely. When you damage a tooth, or if you develop persistent toothaches or tooth sensitivity, then contact our team for an exam. We can then decide which option is best for your smile.
Fillings
Our team uses composite resin to create fillings instead of amalgam or other metals. The material blends glass-like and acrylic particles to create a metal-free and biocompatible material that bonds with the tooth. Placement only takes one visit, and the restoration can stop decay and discomfort to prevent infection and tooth loss. We also use the same material in our dental bonding procedure to mask common cosmetic imperfections in one appointment.
Inlays and Onlays
If you have an injury or cavity too severe for a filling, but not severe enough to require a dental crown, we could offer a partial crown. These are made from durable and lifelike materials, such as ceramic, and shaded to blend with your smile. The inlay fits in between the cusps on top of your teeth, while the onlay fits over the cusps.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown covers the visible portion of a tooth, so we can address more severe cases of decay, complete a root canal for an infected tooth, and repair damage or improve bite balance. We custom-make our dental crows from materials like ceramic, so they can be color matched for your smile.
Root Canal Therapy
What if you have an infected tooth? If so, action is crucial to avoid tooth loss. Our team can conduct a root canal procedure to remove the infected tissues from within the tooth and replace it with a special filling material. We then cap it with a custom crown. If you have any questions about how we repair and care for teeth with lifelike and custom dental restorations, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Restorative Consultation Today
We want to help you obtain treatment that looks good and safeguards your smile, so you can enjoy a comfortable and attractive smile. To schedule your appointment for restorative dentistry, please call our office in San Diego, CA, at (619) 544-1745.