Today, you have infinitely more choices on how to repair children’s teeth. While the best option is always to make sure they take care of their teeth, this sometimes falls short. To provide solutions that improve oral health while preventing further damage to teeth, you should look at restorative dentistry.

What Is Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry involves examining the teeth and working with technology to repair and/or replace missing teeth or their parts. This can result from tooth decay or fracturing. This type of dental work involves restoring the affected tooth or teeth to produce an attractive and functional mouth.

Types of Restorative Dentistry

Dentists offer a variety of restorative dental services. They include:

• • Inlays: Dental inlays are indirect fillings. They are placed just inside the top edges or cusps of the affected rear tooth and repair the chewing surface
  • Onlays: A dentalonlay is similar to an inlay. It too, acts like a filling, except it covers more than the top edge of the tooth
  • Veneers: These are very thin, layers of material permanently attached to the surface layer of the teeth to improve their appearance Dentures: Dentures are removable false teeth. They may be partial or complete
  • Dental Implants: These small posts work with an abutment and a crown to act as a replacement tooth. They are permanent in nature
  • Dental Crowns: This is a cap placed over the tooth to “restore” it to its original condition. Crowns may also be used to cover a dental implant or make sure a bridge stays in place. Materials may be porcelain, stainless steel or tooth-colored
  • Fixed Bridges: A fixed bridge is a set of false teeth held permanently in place. They create a bridge between two or more gaps in teeth.
  • Root Canal Therapy: This method of restorative dentistry

However, the most common type of dental restorative services is dental fillings.  These are what dentists use to fill in the holes made from cavities. Fillings are composed from a variety of materials. At one time, a silver composite was common. Today, concerns with silver, as well as the demand for naturally appearing teeth, have resulted in different types of fillings. You can now have tooth-colored fillings. These are made from a composite resin material.

The purpose of all these treatments is to help you chew your food better and make a better smile possible. If you have any questions about restorative dentistry, be sure to contact the professional staff at our New York City dental facility. We will make sure you understand what methods are best for you or any member of your family.

Contact the best dentist in Staten Island at 718-535-1196 to get the treatment and care you need as soon as possible.