Restorative Dentistry in Brandon, Florida
Restoring Oral Health, Reinvigorating Smiles
Mora Dental Studio provides restorative dentistry services to patients in Brandon, Florida, and the surrounding areas. Restorative dentistry is a branch of general dentistry that is focused on restoring the function of your dentition. Common restorative dentistry procedures include dental crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and bridges.
Continue reading to learn more about the restorative dentistry services offered by our family dentist Brandon, Florida.
What Conditions are Treated with Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as:
- Weakened teeth
- Chipped teeth
- Cracked teeth
- Missing teeth
If you are experiencing any of the above, call Mora Dental Studio to schedule a restorative dentistry consultation today!
Why it's Important to Replace Missing Teeth
If you’ve had a tooth pulled due to infection, you may mistakenly believe that the extraction solved the problem. In reality, having a tooth pulled is just one step in the process to your restoring your oral health and function. Here’s why.
When a tooth is not replaced, it can cause the jawbone around the socket to resorb, which can alter your bite and facial appearance over time. Also, missing teeth can cause other teeth to go out of alignment or even cause the opposing teeth to super erupt, leading to additional complications such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and uneven wear on biting surfaces.
Dental Bridges: Replace Teeth Economically
If dental implants Brandon FL are outside your budget, or you don’t have sufficient bone density to support dental implants, the next best option would be a dental bridge. Dental bridges essentially bridge the gap left by a missing tooth by replacing the tooth with a prosthetic tooth held in place by neighboring teeth.
While there are several styles of dental bridges, the most common style is a fixed bridge, which uses two adjacent teeth to support a prosthetic tooth. With this kind of procedure, the adjacent teeth are filed down to accept dental crowns. An artificial tooth known as a pontic is then fused to the two crowns to complete your smile. Your dental bridge may have a metal bar for added strength and stability.
The other types of dental crowns are cantilever and Maryland bonded bridges. Cantilever bridges use just one healthy tooth to support a prosthesis. Maryland bonded bridges are typically held in place with metal wings which are cemented onto the neighboring teeth. One great thing about Maryland bridges is that they don’t require the neighboring teeth to be altered.
Most dentists recommend replacing dental bridges every 15 years or when necessary. According to the latest data, 90% of dental bridges are still in place after 5 years.
Dental Implants: The Best in Tooth Replacement
Dental implants are considered the "gold standard" of tooth replacement procedures. Dental implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, or even a full arch of missing teeth.
The Mora Dental Studio team would be happy to recommend a dental implant procedure to restore the function and appearance of your smile.
Dental Crowns: Strengthen and Restore Weakened Teeth
Sometimes called "caps," dental crowns are prosthetic devices that cover the surface of the tooth to give it strength and protect it from infection. With dental crowns, you can alter the shape, size, and appearance of the tooth, which is why they are also used in cosmetic dentistry.
Your dentist may recommend a dental crown if you have undergone root canal therapy, dental trauma, extensive tooth decay, or another condition which has compromised the integrity of your tooth.
Material Options
Dental crowns are available in a number of materials, with porcelain being the most popular. Other restorative options include gold and zirconia. Each material has its own unique advantages. We would be happy to make recommendations based on your smile and oral health goals.
Let's Bring Back Your Smile!
Are you missing out on eating certain foods, or maybe you just want to finally smile with confidence? The team at Mora Dental Studio can help. Call us for a restorative dentistry consultation in Brandon, Florida!