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Restorative Dental Solutions
Available Treatments
Our restorative dental services are designed to repair, strengthen, and enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. Our offerings include:
- Composite Fillings: Tooth-colored materials used to repair cavities while preserving the natural tooth structure for a seamless appearance.
- Dental Crowns: Custom-crafted caps that protect and reinforce compromised teeth, blending naturally with your smile.
- Bridges: Permanent prosthetic solutions that replace missing teeth, anchored by adjacent healthy teeth for stability and function.
- Dentures: Full or partial prosthetics designed to restore multiple missing teeth, improving both oral function and aesthetics.
- Root Canal Therapy: A procedure to preserve severely damaged teeth by removing infected pulp, reinforcing the tooth, and preventing extraction.
Benefits of Restorative Treatments
Our restorative solutions provide numerous advantages, including:
- Preventing further dental deterioration
- Restoring effective chewing function
- Supporting facial structure integrity
- Promoting optimal oral health
- Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your smile
At Friendly Dental, we prioritize patient comfort and employ minimally invasive techniques. Our experienced team conducts thorough assessments, discusses all treatment options, and develops personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. By utilizing cutting-edge techniques and premium materials, we deliver durable, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing restorative outcomes to help patients regain confidence in their smiles.
Durability
Composite restorations typically last between four and eight years, with longevity depending on placement location and proper maintenance. Periodic touch-ups or re-bonding can extend their lifespan as needed.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are a preferred choice for their aesthetic appeal, often selected over traditional metal amalgam, particularly in visible areas of the mouth. Certain tooth-colored materials, such as ceramics, may also provide enhanced strength compared to amalgam. The two primary types used are composite and ceramic restorations.
Composite Restorations
Recent advancements in composite materials and bonding agents have made them a versatile and widely favored option. Composites can be used to:
- Close gaps between teeth
- Improve tooth shape, size, or color
- Replace amalgam fillings
- Address worn areas or stains
- Protect sensitive tooth surfaces
- Repair fractured teeth
Placement Process
The placement of composite fillings involves several precise steps:
1. Removal of decayed or damaged tooth material and preparation of the tooth surface.
2. Application of bonding agents to enhance adhesion and protect the tooth.
3. Layering of composite material, which is hardened using a specialized curing light.
4. Contouring to ensure proper bite alignment and polishing for a natural, smooth finish.
This process is more time-intensive than traditional silver fillings due to its multi-step nature. Composite fillings may exhibit initial sensitivity to extreme temperatures and are susceptible to staining from habits such as smoking or frequent consumption of coffee, tea, or cola. While they may wear faster than silver fillings and can be more costly, their natural appearance and aesthetic benefits make them a popular choice for patients seeking a discreet and effective restorative solution.
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