Restorative dentistry treatments focus on repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth. These procedures help improve oral health and function and include crowns and bridges, dentures and root canal treatment.
Dental crowns and bridges are trusted solutions for restoring smiles and oral health.
Crowns, often made from porcelain or metal, encase damaged teeth, providing strength and protection whereas bridges ‘bridge’ the gap caused by missing teeth, anchored by neighboring teeth or implants.
Both procedures restore function and aesthetics, enhancing your confidence and chewing ability. Regular dental check-ups with the Farlington Dental team ensure the longevity of these prosthetics, maintaining optimal oral hygiene and mouth function.
Dentures, also sometimes known as ‘false teeth’, are removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They come in two main types; full and partial. Full dentures replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, while partial dentures fill in gaps when some natural teeth remain.
Dentures are typically made from acrylic resin and help to restore chewing ability and facial structure. Proper maintenance, including regular cleaning and periodic adjustments by our dentists, ensures comfort and longevity, so you can feel confident when eating, speaking and smiling.
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to alleviate severe tooth pain and involves removing infected pulp from within the internal canals of the tooth.
Your dentist will numb the area before accessing the pulp chamber, cleaning it thoroughly, and shaping the canal to remove bacteria and decay. After cleaning, the canal is filled with a biocompatible material to prevent recontamination. This treatment can save the natural tooth, preventing extraction and preserving dental function.
While it's notorious for its association with discomfort, modern techniques and anesthesia ensure minimal pain. Following treatment, a crown or filling restores your tooth's strength and function.