Restorative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry in South Bend, IN
Elite Dental of South Bend offers modern, advanced restorative dentistry in South Bend, IN. Restoration dental care focuses on repairing, restoring, and replacing teeth. Our skilled, experienced team of dental professionals provides personalized, long-term solutions for teeth that are missing, damaged, or decayed. We can help you restore your smile and confidence, and prevent complications associated with dental trauma and tooth extractions. Call now to schedule a consultation and explore your options for restoring your smile.
Signs You May Need Restorative Dentistry Services
We may recommend dental restorations if you have severe or persistent tooth pain, a deep dental infection or abscess, major structural damage, trouble chewing or speaking, or a congenital issue that affects your teeth and/or jaw. Some of the warning signs are:
- One or more missing teeth
- Persistent or worsening tooth pain
- Visible cracks, chips, or damage to one or more teeth
- Extreme sensitivity to hot and cold
- A knocked out or partially dislodged tooth
- A large dental cavity or extensive tooth decay
- Symptoms of a dental infection
- Dark spots, discoloration, or visible holes on your tooth
- A lost, damaged, or broken dental restoration
- Gaps between teeth or loose or shifting teeth
Common Causes of Tooth Damage
The most common causes of tooth damage are infection, trauma, wear and tear, and erosion. Any of these issues could necessitate restorative dental services:
- Severe tooth decay and dental cavities
- Deep dental infections that have reached the tooth nerve or pulp
- Advanced gum disease
- Trauma or injury
- Frequently using teeth as tools or chewing on ice
- Bruxism or teeth grinding
- Regularly consuming acidic foods and beverages
- Chronic dry mouth
- Smoking or tobacco use
- Medical conditions like GERD, diabetes, bulimia, or autoimmune disease
- Certain medications that decrease saliva production or stain teeth
Benefits of Getting Dental Restorations
Early intervention can help you avoid the complications associated with damaged or missing teeth. Getting professional dental restoration can offer these benefits:
- Eliminates pain and discomfort
- Prevents infections from worsening
- Preserves your natural teeth
- Prevents teeth from shifting or becoming misaligned
- Helps you avoid systemic health issues associated with gum disease, tooth decay, and infection
- Restores chewing and speaking functions
- Helps you maintain a healthy diet
Our Advanced Restorative Dentistry Services
We can improve smiles at all life stages, whether you have lost or damaged teeth due to decay, injury, or age. We will personalize your treatment plan to your goals and lifestyle, helping you combine tooth restoration services to obtain the beautiful smile of your dreams:
- Dental crowns
- Dental implants
- Complete, partial, and immediate dentures
- Dental bridges
- Dental inlays and onlays
- Dental bonding
- Tongue and lip tie revision surgery
- Oral surgery
- Broken tooth repair
The Restorative Dentistry Process
Our process is comprehensive to ensure your dental function is fully restored and you get the safest, most natural-looking results. While every treatment plan is different, the general process includes:
- Initial consultation and clinical diagnosis, including a visual examination, digital x-rays and dental impressions, and review of your medical and dental records
- Development of a custom treatment plan that utilizes one or more procedures to address concerns, repair damage, prevent complications, improve aesthetics, and restore function and health
- Scheduling your initial procedures to prepare your tooth or teeth
- Placing a temporary restoration
- Scheduling a fitting of your permanent dental restoration
- Checking comfort, appearance, and size, then permanently cementing it into place
Why Choose Elite Dental of South Bend
Elite Dental of South Bend uses advanced restorative dentistry technology to create natural-looking, comfortable, and durable restorations. Our team has decades of experience in repairing and replacing damaged and missing teeth. Whether you need one tooth extracted after an accident or a whole row of teeth replaced, we will ensure you get the highest quality results in a comfortable, welcoming environment. In addition to restoration dentistry, we also offer cosmetic dentistry services and can combine both for a full smile makeover.
Schedule a Consultation for a Dental Restoration
Our team of experienced, friendly dental restoration professionals can help you restore your smile and confidence. We will work closely with you to address your concerns, improve your oral health, and find sustainable, long-term solutions for dental issues. Our goal is to make sure you get a smile you can be proud of. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation for a dental restoration in South Bend, IN.
FAQs About Dental Restorations
With proper care and oral hygiene, a composite restoration can last up to seven years, while porcelain restorations can last 15 years or more. Dental implants can last 20 years or longer, and dentures can last five to 10 years.
Both implants and bridges can replace one or more missing teeth, but a bridge is used if all the missing teeth are in a row. A bridge is anchored with dental crowns, implants, or wings that are fused to the back of neighboring teeth. An implant requires oral surgery to place a titanium rod into your jawbone. A dental crown or prosthetic tooth is attached to the rod. Implants are more durable, last longer, and may look more natural.
The gap left behind by a missing tooth may cause remaining teeth to begin to shift to fill the empty space. This can lead to pain, bite issues, and misalignment. Without a tooth, your jawbone may lose density, resulting in changes in your facial structure. You may also be at risk of other complications like trouble eating and speaking.