Restorative dentistry at Amesbury Dental Associates

It's great news that the incidence of tooth decay has significantly diminished over the years due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patient awareness. However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health.

Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its normal shape, appearance and function.

Should your teeth ever require restorative treatment, you can rest assured knowing we will always discuss with you the available options and recommend what we believe to be the most comfortable and least invasive treatment. Providing you with excellent care is our number one priority when creating your beautiful smile.

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Reasons for restorative dentistry

Enhance your smile

Restorative treatments can dramatically improve the appearance of your teeth and overall smile.

Fill in unattractive spaces

Close gaps between teeth for a more continuous, harmonious smile.

Improve or correct bite

Address improper bite alignment to enhance both function and comfort.

Prevent the loss of a tooth

Early intervention can save teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted.

Relieve dental pain

Address the source of discomfort and restore comfort to your daily life.

Repair damaged teeth

Fix decayed, cracked, or broken teeth to restore function and appearance.

Replace missing teeth

Fill gaps from missing teeth to restore your smile and maintain proper oral function.

Replace old treatments

Update old, unattractive dental work with modern, aesthetic alternatives.

Restore normal eating and chewing

Improve your ability to eat comfortably and efficiently with restored teeth.

Remember to give your teeth the attention they need today!

Common types of dental restorations

Fillings

Dental fillings are used to repair damage to the structure of a tooth or teeth. A filling is a type of restorative dental treatment that is used to repair minimal tooth fractures, tooth decay or otherwise damaged surfaces of the teeth.

Crowns

A crown is a dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the health of a tooth. They are typically bonded to the tooth using dental cement.

Bridges

A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants. Bridges span the space where teeth are missing.

Implants

Dental implants are surgical fixtures placed in the jawbone, which then fuse with the jawbone over a few months. Dental implants act as a replacement for the root of a missing tooth and provide a strong foundation for a fixed or removable replacement tooth.