Restorative Dentistry
Orange, CA Dentist
 At Charlie Hsieh Dental Corporation we offer dental services to cover all of your oral health needs. These include family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, emergency dentistry, and restorative dentistry. Our restorative dentistry services help improve the function and the aesthetics of your smile. We believe function as well as beauty contribute to shaping your overall oral health.
What Is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry includes procedures and treatments that will not only improve the function of your teeth, bite, gums and oral hygiene and appearance, but also give you back your confident smile in the process.
Restorative dentistry includes treatments such as dental fillings. These may include inlays and onlays to repair decayed teeth. Inlays and onlays are called indirect fillings because they are larger than standard fillings and are used to repair teeth when the damage is not yet enough to constitute the need for a crown. Dental crowns can be used to cover a damaged, cracked, or broken tooth, or even to complete a dental implant.
Dental bridges, dentures, and dental implants are needed to replace missing teeth. These restorations may all be permanent or removable, with the exception of dental implants. Dental implants are permanent restorations; however, there are implant-supported dentures where the denture is removable, for patients who may not yet be ready, or need, a permanent implant.
Root canals are performed when the inner part of the tooth, the pulp, is infected. We will do everything we can to clean out the infected portion, and seal up your tooth. However, sometimes teeth are too worn, broken, or damaged and may require an extraction. We will always do everything we can to save your tooth first.
Benefits of Restorative Dental Treatments
There are many benefits to seeking restorative dentistry treatments and procedures:
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Improve your bite so you can chew comfortably once again
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Enhance your smile
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Restore broken, cracked, or damaged teeth
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Replace missing teeth
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A full set of teeth makes it easier to speak clearly and confidently
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Restoring your teeth rids you of any pain and discomfort you may have been experiencing
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Prevents tooth loss |
Our Restorative Dentistry Services
Three of our most common restorative dentistry services include the placement of dental bridges and dental implants, and root canal therapy.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are a common restorative method used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring a prosthetic tooth, or teeth, to the natural teeth adjacent to the gap. These neighboring teeth, known as abutments, provide support for the bridge, which spans across the empty space. Dental bridges effectively restore the natural look of a smile and help maintain proper dental function and alignment.
Dental bridges offer numerous benefits for patients dealing with tooth loss. One of the primary advantages is the restoration of a natural-looking smile. By filling the gap left by missing teeth, bridges prevent adjacent teeth from shifting out of alignment, which helps preserve a correct bite. Patients often notice significant improvements in speech and chewing abilities after getting a bridge. This restoration helps distribute bite pressure evenly across the teeth, reducing undue wear and preserving the underlying facial structure and muscles. The boost in confidence that comes with a restored smile is perhaps one of the most impactful benefits.
Dental Implants
For tooth loss, dentures and dental implants still tend to be the most preferred options. Dental implants are permanent restorations that will replace both the natural tooth you have lost as well as its root. Dental implants, whether single tooth implants, or multiple tooth implants, are surgically drilled into the jawbone, where they fuse together with the bone.
Often, we recommend implants because of the many advantages they provide over restorations that sit on the gums without being anchored onto the jaw. Bone erosion is a big problem for people with missing teeth, and dental implants serve to resolve that issue by preventing receding of the jaw.
A dental implant is made up of three parts to create your new tooth: the implant post, connector, and a dental crown.
Root Canal
The dental pulp, located at the center of the tooth, contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes inflamed or infected, it can cause severe pain and lead to abscesses or systemic health issues if left untreated. Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the inner chambers of the tooth, and seals it to prevent further infection. The tooth is then restored with a crown or filling to protect it and restore its function. This procedure can relieve pain, eliminate infection, and save the natural tooth.
Root canal procedures aim to save natural teeth that might otherwise need extraction. Keeping the natural tooth helps maintain proper chewing function, prevents the shifting of adjacent teeth, and preserves the jawbone structure. Root canal therapy also prevents the spread of infection to other teeth and surrounding tissues, reducing the risk of more severe health issues.
When Do You Need Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry comes into play to improve both the function and aesthetics of your oral structure. If you have damaged teeth due to cavities, infection, cracks, chips, or broken teeth, restorative dentistry can repair these conditions. If you are missing teeth, that can cause a whole host of concerns, such as difficulty eating and speaking, unwanted teeth movement, bone loss, and an increased risk of developing gum disease with open pockets and spaces between the remaining teeth. Regardless of how or why the damage occurred, as the name implies, restorative dentistry can "restore" your teeth. You may need one treatment or procedure, or several, depending on your particular oral health situation.
Why Choose Charlie Hsieh DDS for Restorative Dentistry?
Our goal is always to prevent dental problems before they occur, but if this is not the case, we will be happy to walk alongside you to create a restorative dentistry plan tailored just for you and your specific dental needs. We care about our patients in Orange, CA and our neighboring areas, and we want to partner with you to help you keep up your oral health. Contact our office today by calling (657) 822-0328 to schedule a consultation with us. |
