Restorative dentistry is designed to help you reclaim a healthy, beautiful smile after damage, decay, or tooth loss. It can restore the structure of your teeth and gums so you can speak and normally eat again.
This field of dentistry focuses on rebuilding and fixing the smile. For instance, when you have a cavity or fractured tooth, you may need a restorative procedure like a filling or a dental crown to restore your tooth to full function and health. These treatments can prolong the life of your teeth and protect your oral health. Dr. Meshkin in Lafayette, CA, offers these popular restorative procedures at LALA Dental.
Fillings
A filling is used to fill small cavities in a tooth caused by decay. After removing the decayed parts of the tooth, we will fill the space with a resin composite material. This material is the same color as your teeth and will blend in seamlessly. It will protect the portion of the tooth that is still healthy from further decay.
Crowns
When a tooth decays or breaks all the way through the tooth structure, you will need a crown to repair it. A crown covers the entire visible surface of the tooth to protect it from excess wear and tear. It will also restore it to full function so you can eat and speak normally again.
Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is a partial tooth replacement that replaces one to three missing teeth in a row. It is a fixed appliance that is bonded to the neighboring teeth for support. A bridge is used to restore a patient’s smile, prevent shifting of the surrounding teeth, and maintain proper bite alignment.
Inlays & Onlays
If the tooth damage is too extensive to be fixed with filling but not so extensive that it requires a full crown, an inlay or an onlay may be a better option. These restorations are similar to fillings but are fabricated in a dental lab and then fitted into your mouth to replace larger areas of tooth decay. They are a long-lasting solution.
Root Canal Therapy
If you have a severely infected or inflamed tooth, you may need root canal therapy to save it. During this treatment, we remove damaged nerve tissue from the tooth and seal the pulp chamber to prevent further infection. We then place a crown over the tooth to protect it from further damage, including the need for tooth extraction in the future.
Dr. Meshkin will work with you to determine the ideal restoration option for your unique situation. With proper oral hygiene and routine visits to Dr. Meshkin's office for regular cleanings and exams, you can maintain a beautiful, healthy smile for many years to come!
To learn more and book an appointment with Dr. Meshkin in Lafayette, CA, call us at (925) 385-8858 or visit us at 895 Moraga Rd Suite 6, Lafayette, CA 94549.
