Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry focuses on solving problems to improve the smile and function of your mouth. Depending on the problems and your preferred solution, this type of dentistry may help you by replacing missing or decayed teeth, straightening the teeth and aligning the bite, or improving the strength and appearance of the natural teeth.
Ebright & Smart Family Dentistry provides various restorative dentistry services in Londonderry, NH. Contact us to make a consultation appointment, or keep reading to learn more about the different types of restorative dentistry we offer.
Dental Implants
Implants allow permanent filling of the space caused by a missing tooth. Not only do dental implants improve the appearance of the smile, but they also help maintain jaw integrity and bite alignment, rather than leaving an open space that can lead to further dental problems down the road.
Dental implants include a titanium post that replaces the root and a crown that replaces the natural tooth crown. We start by placing the post into the gums and allowing it to fuse to the jawbone naturally. Then, we add a crown to the top of the post to restore function and aesthetics.
Implant Supported Dentures
Traditional dentures are placed on top of your gums and come in and out of your mouth. Implant-supported dentures, on the other hand, provide additional support through the use of dental implants. Implant posts go into the gums and permanently attach to the jawbone, providing durable roots for the denture piece to attach to. Generally, a few posts are spaced throughout your jawbone rather than using one post for each tooth root.
This option provides a great way to fill in the look and function of a full row of missing teeth, whether it’s on the top, bottom, or both. There are removable implant-supported dentures you can take out to clean or permanent ones you brush like normal teeth.
Partial Dentures
A partial denture can fill in a space with numerous teeth missing in a row. It provides replacements to bring back the look of a natural smile and give you full mouth function again. It covers a space of more than one or two teeth, which could use individual implants instead, yet smaller than a full denture that would replace the full upper or lower jaw of teeth.
There are different types of partial dentures. A common type is a removable option that uses the surrounding teeth as support and covers the gums. It’s also possible to fill in a few teeth using permanent implants on the ends with a bridge that instantly replaces about four or five teeth in a row.
Inlays
A dental inlay can help when a tooth is decayed on the inside but doesn’t require removal. Nonetheless, it’s for more significant damage than a regular filling would solve. Like other forms of restorative dentistry, it helps restore dental appearance and function.
Dental inlays fix the natural tooth rather than replace it. We create an inlay by molding your teeth and having a dental lab create a piece from the mold. We then remove the decayed portion and fill in the missing area with the pre-molded inlay.
Onlays
Dental onlays restore the natural tooth to manage decay or damage like inlays. If the damage to the tooth includes the cusp, we can use an onlay instead of an inlay to restore the tooth’s strength and appearance. This is because a dental onlay is used for the top of the tooth.
Similar to the inlay, the process involves using a mold to have a lab make an onlay piece. We remove the damaged portion of the tooth and replace it with an onlay.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a service that can help with crooked teeth and a misaligned bite. It may seem that tooth and jaw straightening is solely for the smile’s aesthetic, but it goes beyond that. It tends to provide both function and beauty in one service. Orthodontics straightens the teeth and adjusts the bite to fix misalignments that could otherwise cause problems.
At Ebright & Smart Family Dentistry, we provide SureSmile. This cutting-edge system relies on 3D imaging and robotics instead of the molds previously used to map out the shape of your teeth and bite. This system also helps us provide braces treatment with advanced precision and efficiency, helping you or your child quickly have a better smile and be braces-free again.
Get Your Consultation
If you’re ready for a solution to missing, damaged, or misaligned teeth, schedule a consultation appointment with us at Ebright & Smart Family Dentistry. We provide various restorative dentistry options in Londonderry, NH, to fix damaged parts of teeth, replace missing teeth, or straighten teeth.
During your consultation appointment, we will assess the extent of your dental problems and devise the best solution to fit your needs and preferences. Make your consultation appointment now by calling our office or requesting an appointment through our website.
