Give Your Smile a Second Chance with Restorative Dentistry
Brilliant Smiles Dentistry loves the challenge of restorative dentistry. Thanks to advanced dental technologies, there’s so much Drs. Terry Peterson and Stephanie Troglin can do for your smile. Restorative dentistry can breathe life into your smile whether you have damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. Schedule an appointment with our Scottsdale, Arizona, office, and you can start enjoying your smile once again.
What are the restorative dental treatments available?
There’s a saying that your smile is your best accessory. But what if you have damaged or missing teeth? You won’t be confident enough to show off your grin, and you’ll avoid hard and chewy foods because of diminished chewing function. We won’t let a broken or missing tooth compromise your life of quality. The following are the restorative treatments we use to rebuild smiles.
- Tooth-colored fillings: We offer composite fillings to treat cavities and minor tooth damage. Composites are tooth-colored, blending seamlessly with the surrounding teeth to provide flawless and lifelike results.
- Dental crowns: If the root is still healthy, dental crowns can rebuild your irreparably damaged tooth. A dental crown reinforces the remaining tooth structure to restore the health and strength of your tooth. Our dental crowns don’t just rebuild your teeth. We use porcelain crowns, beautifully designed to mimic the natural appearance of your teeth. Once placed on your tooth, porcelain crowns are virtually indistinguishable from other teeth for a seamless appearance.
- Root canal therapy: We use root canals to treat infected or damaged teeth. The dentist removes the infected tissues during this procedure and restores your tooth with a crown for durable function and aesthetics. Root canal treatment (RCT) saves your tooth from extraction, relieves pain, and prevents widespread infection.
- Dental implants: Are you seeking a permanent solution for your missing tooth? A dental implant is a titanium or zirconia fixture surgically placed in your jawbone to support one or more prosthetic teeth. The dental implant biologically fuses with the jawbone to form a solid permanent structure. Dental implants support several restorations, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. As a result, dental implants are versatile enough to replace one, multiple, or an entire arch of missing teeth.
- Dental bridges: A dental bridge is a versatile tooth replacement to fill gaps between two healthy teeth or implants. Although several bridge types exist, many patients prefer fixed bridges because of their close resemblance to natural teeth. Fixed bridges are maintained like natural teeth, restoring oral function to nearly 100%.
- Dentures: Dentures consist of a set of prosthetic teeth resting on a gum-colored base. Dentures can be either full or partial. Full dentures replace an entire arch of missing teeth. Typically, complete dentures are secured in place with suction or adhesives. However, you can consider stabilizing your dentures with implants for optimal comfort and stability. Partials are like bridges—they fill gaps between two healthy teeth. However, they are reinforced to the neighboring teeth with removable metal clasps instead of dental crowns.
Do you need restorative dentistry?
Whether repairing a single damaged tooth or rebuilding an entire smile, restorative dentistry plays a vital role in maintaining oral health and preserving your smile’s beauty for years to come. Don’t let a damaged or missing tooth prevent you from enjoying your best life—call (480) 613-3476 to achieve the healthy, functional smile you deserve.