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Restorative Dentistry Q & A

What is restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry focuses on improving your teeth’s health, function, and strength. It prioritizes preserving the natural tooth structure over its appearance. Restorative treatments enhance your teeth’s look, feel, and function. At MyDentalCare Center, Dr. Rizvi offers many restorative treatments to boost oral health and restore the vitality of your smile.

Do I need restorative dentistry treatments?

A comprehensive dental exam is essential to determine whether you need restorative dentistry, but common signs you should schedule an appointment include:

  • Cracked or broken teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Loose or shifting teeth
  • Tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
  • Pain when biting or chewing
  • Gum disease or inflammation
  • Receding gums
  • Persistent bad breath 
  • Unpleasant taste in your mouth
  • Changes in the fit or function of dental restorations (crowns, fillings, etc.)
  • Speech difficulties

A comprehensive dental exam is essential to determine whether you need treatment. Dr. Rizvi uses the latest diagnostic technology to ensure an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Which restorative dentistry treatment is right for me?

Dr. Rizvi offers restorative dentistry treatments at My DentalCare Center, including:

Crowns

Crowns are tooth-shaped covers that protect and restore damaged or decayed teeth. At her office, Dr. Rizvi offers same-day crowns. You can leave your appointment with a permanent crown rather than returning for 2-3 visits.

Bridges

A dental bridge fills in the gap left behind by one or more missing teeth and uses your surrounding healthy teeth as anchors to hold it in place.

Implant Restoration

If you lose a permanent tooth, a dental implant replaces the root portion and provides a stable foundation to support a replacement tooth.

Fillings

Fillings restore the size of teeth with cavities (tooth decay). After removing decay from a tooth, Dr. Rizvi fills the space with porcelain materials to improve its strength, shape, and size. 

Veneers

Veneers are porcelain shells that hide imperfections and damage. If you have chipped, broken, discolored, or misshapen teeth, veneers offer a stain-resistant solution to enhance your smile.

Dentures

Dentures replace your natural teeth. While complete dentures replace all the teeth in the upper or lower arch, partial dentures are better for people with some natural teeth. Dr. Rizvi offers same-day denture repairs at her office.

Dr. Rizvi proudly offers porcelain restorations, including crowns, bridges, fillings, and veneers, for enhanced durability, stain resistance, and a beautiful appearance. Call My DentalCare Center today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.