Restorative Dentistry

Dental fillings are a common form of restorative dentistry that fills the cavities in teeth caused by decay or physical damage. Our doctors only use high-quality filling materials that will blend in with your natural tooth, last many years, and return the functionality and appearance of your tooth.

When teeth become too badly decayed, fillings are no longer a viable option. Fortunately, a root canal procedure can still save your natural teeth.

First, we clean out the infection in your tooth to eliminate the pain and restore your oral health. Then we fill the tooth with a robust compound and seal it with a dental crown to restore your tooth’s strength and natural appearance.

When your teeth become too damaged and fillings won’t cut it, our dentist may recommend a dental crown instead. It is essentially a tooth-shaped “cap” that we cement into place to restore the strength and appearance of highly damaged teeth. We also use crowns to cover dental implants, seal a tooth after a root canal, or for purely cosmetic purposes.

In our dental office, we treat extractions, or tooth removal, as a last resort. Our team will always strive to save your teeth as much as possible by using crowns, fillings, root canals, and other restorative procedures.

However, for severely damaged or decayed teeth, extractions might be the better option. We can then use other treatments to fill the gap in your teeth and restore their function.

Similar to crowns, dental implants act as replacements for missing teeth. Our dentists attach a metal screw into your jawbone to replace the missing tooth’s root. Once the screw fully fuses with the surrounding bone and tissue, it serves as a sturdy foundation for your tooth-colored crown.

Many dentists recommend implant restorations because they mirror the structure of regular teeth, which returns fundamental oral function and prevents the risk of jawbone weakening associated with tooth loss.

If you require multiple implants to replace several missing teeth, we may recommend TeethXpress to complete all your procedures in one go. Because your dentist can place multiple implants quickly and easily, you enjoy a faster treatment time and recovery period and lower overall costs. TeethXpress also provides greater bone-to-implant contact, which improves the chances of strengthening and preserving your jawbone structure.

Bridges are a popular form of restorative dentistry in Atlanta, Georgia, for people who are missing one or more teeth. Artificial teeth take the place of your missing ones, while crowns on adjacent teeth hold the “bridge” in place. Less invasive than dental implants, this treatment restores your bite power, eliminates the gap in your smile, and helps restore your oral health.

When you have damaged gum tissue and missing teeth, dentures can effectively restore your original, sparkling smile, make chewing more comfortable, and eliminate speaking difficulties. By today’s standards, however, many experts consider dentures only as temporary solutions since they don’t stop bone loss. If you want to keep your jawbone healthy and prevent rapid facial aging, implants are the more practical choice.

Inlays and onlays have a very similar function to dental crowns, but they are generally less invasive on your teeth. These treatments take a conservative approach because they don’t need much of your original teeth removed. We often use inlays and onlays to replace old or fracture teeth and repair cavities and tooth decay.