Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry focuses on the restoration of teeth damaged by factors such as age, decay or accidents. The treatment used in restorative dentistry by our dentist in Lakewood range from the replacement of missing teeth to easing the symptoms of TMJ.

Dental crowns are coverings in the shape of a tooth that are made of materials like metal or porcelain to restore badly damaged teeth and improve their appearance. The crown is usually employed when the tooth is damaged or decayed to a point where the tooth's health is severely impaired. The crown completely covers the tooth, improving its strength.

Dental implants are replacement for a tooth a patient has lost. The implant is attached by our restorative dentist in Lakewood to a titanium screw that is affixed in the jaw. Because the patient stimulates the bone beneath the implant every time he eats, the risk for bone loss and gum recession is minimal.

Treatments provided by our restorative dentist in Lakewood are designed to repair the damage to teeth and gums due to tooth decay, accidents, aging or dental diseases.

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Dentures are removable, prosthetic devices used to replace missing teeth made with plastic or porcelain material. They restore a more natural appearance to the mouth and increase its overall functionality. While complete dentures are for patients who have lost all of their teeth, partial dentures are used when a patient is missing several teeth.

Dental bridges, sometimes referred to as partial dentures, are a replacement for one or more missing teeth. Bridges help a patient achieve a more natural appearance to the mouth. Unlike dentures, the prosthetic teeth in bridges, made from material such as porcelain or gold, are permanently attached by our Lakewood dentist to the natural teeth in the mouth positioned on either side of them.

Temporomandibular joints, located at the sides of the head near the ear, connect the jaw to the skull and assist in functions such as speaking and eating. TMJ disorder happens when one of the joints malfunctions. Pain and derangement of the joint are symptoms of the disorder. Treatments for TMJ disorder by our Lakewood restorative dentist include use of a mouth guard to relieve pain, jaw exercises to correct alignment and bite therapy for long-term treatment.

Contact our Lakewood restorative dentist to learn about the different treatments used to repair or replace damaged teeth and to strengthen your teeth.