What Is Restorative Dentistry?

Sometimes, issues can cause damage and decay to happen to your smile, and restorative dentistry is needed to give you the healthy smile that you deserve. Dr. Douglas Means in Amherst, OH, and serving Lorain, OH, can help you figure out what could be affecting your smile and how restorative dentistry can help you!

Types of Restorative Dentistry Procedures

Whenever your smile is damaged or your teeth are beginning to decay, it’s important that you identify any signs of issues with your dentist serving Amherst and Lorain, OH, so that treatment can be done as soon as possible. Some of the common types of restorative dentistry procedures include:

• Crowns- Dental crowns help protect teeth that have been severely damaged or that are decayed and causing you pain. Decay will be removed from the tooth and a dental crown will be placed over the damaged tooth, protecting it from any further damage. A mold will be made of your mouth and a crown will be custom made to blend in with the rest of your smile and restore function to your teeth.
• Bridges- When you’ve lost multiple teeth, bridges can be combined with dental crowns to replace multiple missing teeth to create a natural-looking and full smile.
• Dentures- When your entire smile is full of damage and decay, you may want to turn to dentures to replace the damaged teeth in your mouth. Dentures can function like normal teeth and can help you stop avoiding the foods that you love and will help you feel comfortable showing off your smile in public.
• Bonding- If you have any chips or cracks in your smile, bonding can help fill in the cracks in your smile and help any further damage from happening to your teeth.

Contact Your Dentist Today!

Restorative dentistry can help restore function back to a damaged smile and help you feel comfortable showing off your smile and eating all the foods that you love! Contact Dr. Douglas Means in Amherst, OH, and serving Lorain, OH, today at (440) 282-3642.