At Ardmore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Bellisario and Dr. David Robbins provide comprehensive dental restorations to patients. Restoring the smile improves the function and health of the teeth, gums, and jaw.
Dr. Bellisario and Dr. Robbins take a proactive approach to creating restorations for missing and damaged teeth. They will create models of your restoration to help visualize your new smile.
Using impressions of the teeth, they create temporary restorations. They can make changes in these restorations so patients can understand how their permanent restorations will look once they are complete. This hands-on approach to restorative care creates precise, beautiful results. Our office also provides comprehensive dental services to ensure that all oral health is cared for.
Restorative Dentistry in Ardmore, PA
Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing the structure and function of your teeth. Each tooth in your mouth has a specific function. Your tongue interacts with your teeth to form sounds, while each tooth also has a unique role in breaking down food when you’re eating. If the health and strength of a tooth is compromised, it can’t perform its duties properly. Gum disease can also compromise teeth, while TMJ disorders impact the ability to move your jaw.
Restorative care is also imperative to maintain oral health. You’re more likely to develop further oral health problems when you have damaged or missing teeth. Gum disease, tooth decay, and jawbone deterioration are all consequences of avoiding restorative dental care when necessary. The sooner you care for these problems, the healthier your mouth will be. It’s cost-effective in the long run because you won’t need more intensive procedures.
Not only does restorative dentistry help with function, but it also improves aesthetics. Missing, broken, and worn-down teeth can all make you self-conscious about your smile. We want you to have a smile you’re proud to show off. Correcting restorative issues takes years off your smile and makes you feel confident showing it off in public. Just the act of smiling can boost your mood and keep you in a better mental state.
With advancements in dental technology and techniques, we can save teeth that we might not have been able to a few years ago. We practice conservative dentistry, preserving natural tooth structure whenever possible. You have more options for restorations, allowing us to help you determine the best solution for your needs. Our office uses personalized dental care to create a unique treatment plan for each patient.
Restorative Dental Services
With our restorative dental solutions, patients support the full function of their smiles:
Dental Bridge
We recommend a dental bridge for patients with consecutive lost teeth. Dental bridges are prosthetic teeth that crown-capped teeth or dental implants may secure. They can “bridge the gap” left by missing permanent teeth.
Dental Crown
A dental crown is a porcelain ceramic cap that covers a natural tooth. Tooth crowns may also be used to top dental implants or implant restorations. They can protect worn or weakened teeth and brighten dull and discolored teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants can restore single or multiple teeth and are one of the most versatile dental restorations. Implants are titanium posts that an oral surgeon inserts into the jaw bone. Once the implant has healed, it creates a foundation for dental restorations. Patients who need to replace one missing tooth or their whole smile can receive implant-secured restorations.
Dentures & Partials
Full and partial dentures restore rows and arches of missing teeth. We often recommend implant-secured dentures over more traditional options. This is because implant-supported dentures support the gum tissue and any remaining natural teeth.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Gum disease, known as periodontitis, can begin as gum inflammation but slowly progresses into gum recession and tooth loss. Regular dental visits and a good oral hygiene routine are the best ways to prevent gum disease. Removing harmful bacteria from the mouth minimizes build-up on the teeth and gums. If you would like more information on how we diagnose and treat gum disease, please visit Periodontal disease treatment.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ disorders occur when the temporomandibular joints are injured or under stress. These joints are important because they connect the skull to the jaw bone and aid in speaking, biting, and chewing. Patients with TMJ disorders may clench and grind their teeth when stressed or even unconsciously during sleep. Physical therapy and nightguards are some of the best options for TMJ patients. We provide TMJ treatment to patients who suffer from TMJ disorders.
What is a Smile Restoration?
A full-mouth restoration utilizes multiple treatment options to address different restorative problems. This includes missing teeth, broken teeth, misaligned bites, severe tooth decay, and other oral health problems. As with other restorative treatments, we bring you into the office for a comprehensive consultation. An individualized treatment plan lets us assemble a road map for your perfect smile.
Smile restorations are complex and require planning and coordination. If you have a severely misaligned bite, we may need to refer you to a local orthodontist to assist with treatment. Depending on your smile’s problems and how many procedures we need to perform, treatment can take months for intensive cases. We’ll prepare you for the reality of multiple treatments and will complete your restoration quickly and comfortably.
Restorative Dental FAQs
Do you have questions about restorative dentistry? Read answers to common questions many patients have about dental restorations:
Can I receive dental implants for my bridge or denture?
Yes, we often recommend dental implants for patients with multiple missing teeth. Dental implants create a more stable foundation for dental prosthetics. Alternatively, removable dental bridges and dentures lay on the gums and do not support any remaining teeth or gum tissue.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Some patients will require additional support following their root canal treatment. After we remove decay within the tooth chamber, we can provide white fillings to seal the tooth. A dental crown may cover the filling if patients have severely worn or damaged teeth.
How can dental lasers treat gum disease?
With laser dentistry, we can fight gum disease and provide gum grafting services to our patients. We can remove infected gum tissue with precise cuts. For patients with receding gums, we can graft healthy gum tissue from another area of the mouth. This healthy gum tissue preserves teeth and supports the patient’s overall gum health.
Request a Dental Consultation
Contact Ardmore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry today at (610) 839-8967 for comfortable restorative care. You can also schedule a dental appointment with our experienced team on our website. We welcome patients’ further questions at their consultations.