Restorative Dentistry in Auburn, Gray & Portland

Our teeth go through a lot, and sometimes fixes are necessary.

Restorative dentistry can help to restore damaged, chipped, or missing teeth so you can be confident in your smile. It’s a collection of procedures that restore the health of your teeth.

Whether you have a cavity, a significant amount of decay, a cracked or chipped tooth, or even missing or unsalvageable teeth, restorative dentistry can repair or replace your teeth.

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  • We fill cavities with composite material that is made to match your existing tooth color.

  • When a tooth has a small chip or a piece missing, the tooth can be reshaped with composite bonding.

  • If a tooth has a lot of damage and there isn’t enough enamel left, a crown can be placed over the top to preserve the root and what’s left of the tooth.

  • A dental bridge can replace one or more teeth in a row. It consists of crowns that fit over the healthy teeth with one or more artificial teeth suspended between them.

  • A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically placed in the jawbone. It can replace a single missing tooth, or multiple implants can support bridges or dentures.

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Benefits of restorative dentistry

Improved dental health

Restorative procedures can improve the health of your teeth, making them more resistant to further damage. Having healthy teeth also prevents oral health issues like gum disease.

Avoid gaps and shifting teeth.

By keeping your existing teeth in place or replacing missing teeth you eliminate gaps in your teeth that could cause other teeth to shift out of place.

  • It depends on the procedure. Most restorative procedures are covered at least in part, but it depends on your plan and provider. Dental implants are not typically covered by most insurance plans. Contact your insurance provider with specific questions about your coverage.

  • Most restorative dental procedures can be performed under local anesthesia so that you won’t feel any pain. We strive to make your experience comfortable and completely pain free from the time you arrive through the time you recover at home.

  • It is always in your best interest to let us restore your teeth if there are problems. From filling cavities to placing crowns, the best case scenario is for your tooth to remain in your mouth. If the tooth is too damaged or decayed and needs to be extracted, it is important to replace it. Leaving a gap can cause healthy teeth to shift out of place and other dental problems.

  • Many parents ask why they should bother having a cavity filled or a crown placed over a baby tooth that will eventually fall out. The reason is that the baby tooth serves as a placeholder until the permanent tooth is ready to come in. If the baby tooth is pulled early, the other teeth could shift out of place and cause the permanent tooth to come in incorrectly.

Keep the teeth you got

Restorative procedures, such as cavity fillings and crowns, can help preserve your existing teeth and prevent the need for replacement.

Confident smile.

By repairing or replacing damaged teeth you can have a better looking smile that will help you feel more confident in your appearance.