At Douglas Family Dental, we believe that every smile is beautiful and everyone deserves a healthy and confident smile. Therefore, we provide you the best dentistry treatments especially when it comes to restorative dentistry. Whether you have a chipped tooth, missing or decayed tooth, restorative treatments can rebuild your oral health and restore your smile and appearance.

In this blog, we are going to discuss about all the restorative dentistry options that are available, benefits, risks and all the important information associated with these treatment options.

What does Restorative Dentistry mean?

Restorative Dentistry includes the treatments focusing on repairing or replacing teeth. The primary goal of the restorative dentistry is to improve chewing and oral functions.

Who Needs Restorative Dentistry?

You are an ideal candidate for restorative dentistry if you have-

• Missing Teeth
• Damaged or broken teeth
• Cavities or Tooth Decay

Major Differences between Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry are two different branches of Dentistry, however for some cases there goals might align together.

Exclusively, the main goal of restorative dentistry is to rebuild your smile and improve oral health and function, however cosmetic dentistry focuses more on improving your natural appearance and enhance your smile.

Some Restorative dental treatment can also offer aesthetic improvements in your smile such as Dental Crowns.

What is the Importance of Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative Dentistry is not just fixing a tooth, but it is a lot more than that. It plays a crucial role in improving your oral and general health. Here are some points that highlight its importance-

• Replacing missing teeth, helps maintain the jawbone density and facial structure.
• Restorative treatments help in preserving your natural teeth.
• These treatments can help prevent further damage.
• Since, these treatments rebuild your smile, therefore it helps you look and feel better every day.

What are the different types of Dental Restorative Treatments?

Depending on your oral health and requirement, there are several restorative treatments available such as-

• Dental Fillings- The teeth that are affected by cavities or minor damage are restored by dental fillings. In this procedure, the dentist removes the decayed portion of your tooth and then use a tooth-colored composite material to fill the hole. With this, they ensure no further tooth decay and reduced risk of further tooth damage.
• Dental Crowns- Crowns are also called Caps and are used to cover and protect a damaged and decayed tooth. The dentists often place them on the impacted tooth after root canal treatments.
• Dental Bridges- When the patient has one more missing teeth, dentist recommend bridges where they anchor the artificial teeth between the existing ones. This helps in preventing shifting and maintain bite balance.
• Dentures (Full & Partial)- Dentures are also a common teeth replacement option for multiple missing teeth. At Douglas Family Dental, we offer both traditional and implant-supported dentures.
• Dental Implants- These are most natural looking replacement option for missing teeth. Implants are considered golden standard for the replacement of natural teeth.
• Root Canal Therapy- Sometimes, the cavity or bacteria go deep inside the tooth and affect the pulp, which can cause a painful infection. In such cases, the dentists recommend root canal treatment.

What are the Risks associated with Dental Restorative Treatments?

There are no severe risks associated with dental restorative treatments; however, you might feel a mild discomfort or sensitivity after the procedure. In very rare cases, you may get an infection or allergic reaction due to the metal used in the procedure.

If you are in or near Douglas MA, you can reach out to Douglas Family Dental to learn more about dental restoration treatments and all other dental care services we offer to get the best experience.

What are the Advantages of Dental Restorative Treatments?

Restorative Dentistry offers a wide range of advantages including-

• Elimination of dental pain
• Improved confidence and smile
• Better chewing and oral health
• Reduced risk of dental issues
• Overall Improvement in the oral and general health
• Long term solution with modern technology
• Maintains facial structure and bone health

At Douglas Family Dental, Dr. Jasjit Sidhu and the team focus on comfort, personalized care for you, and help you in achieving the dream smile you want.  Along with Restorative treatment options we also offer-

• Preventive Dentistry treatments such as Oral Cancer Screening, Dental Sealants and much more
• Emergency dental treatments like Tooth Trauma, Tooth Extractions and Wisdom Tooth Removal
• Cosmetic Dentistry including Dental Veneers, Invisalign and Teeth Whitening options

While our home is in Douglas, we are very excited to extend our exceptional dental care to families and individuals in Webster, Whitinsville, Uxbridge, and Sutton as well. Do not let the damaged teeth take a toll on your overall health. Let us help you reclaim your beautiful and ever-lasting smile.