A Restorative Dentist Can Repair Teeth

Restorative Dentistry Normal, IL

What can your restorative dentist do for you? Do you have problems with your teeth? Do they feel loose or wobbly, get cavities easily, or look bad? Restorative dentistry can help. Whether it's fixing a cavity, getting rid of plaque that leads to more decay, improving the appearance of your smile through cosmetic dental work like bonding and veneers (a thin shell made out of porcelain), or building up tooth enamel with fluoride treatments. These types of dentists are experts in restoring both function and beauty to your teeth.

What is restorative dentistry?

These dentists provide the full range of dental services, from primary preventative care and hygiene to complex procedures such as root canals and implants. They focus on improving function and appearance by restoring teeth to health with fillings or crowns (caps). These include: 

  • Cavities – Restoring the tooth with fillings
  • Loose or wobbly teeth – Using crowns to stabilize the teeth and improve their appearance 
  • Chips, cracks, fissures – Repairing these problems by bonding (using a composite resin) veneers (porcelain shells placed over the top of existing teeth), implants, or other restoration options
  • Dental implants – An implant is a small screw that gets put into the jawbone. It will eventually fuse to become part of your bone, creating an anchor for crowns and bridges. The dentist can also use implants in conjunction with dental appliances such as dentures or braces

What can I expect?

When you come in for your first appointment, your dentist will talk with you about what's happening and explain the treatment options available. They may take x-rays of the teeth to get a better look at how they're positioned or working together as a unit - this allows them to plan which procedures would be best suited for you so that we can help restore your teeth to health.

Most patients go home with a temporary filling until the permanent one can be placed after the tooth has healed properly. You'll have several appointments, depending on your needs and how many procedures need to take place for you to get your smile looking great again.

How do I know if it is right for me?

If you're looking to restore teeth that are already damaged, then this type of dentistry may be right for you. Look at your smile and consider which of the following apply: 

  • Your tooth is chipped or cracked
  • You have lots of cavities (more than six)
  • Your fillings need replacing after less than ten years
  • Your teeth are wobbly or loose

You have stains, chips, cracks (including root canal damage), fissures (a groove in the tooth that can cause sensitivity and pain) on your front teeth. These problems need to be addressed by a restorative dentist who uses advanced techniques to make sure your teeth are healthy and have the best possible appearance.

How can I learn more?

If you're interested in learning how this type of dentistry could help restore your smile, make an appointment with a dentist today! They'll be able to explain all the procedures available, their costs, expected results, treatment timeframes (about six months), and whether or not you're a good candidate for treatment.

Request an appointment here: https://voguedental.com or call Vogue Dental at (309) 449-8888 for an appointment in our Normal office.

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