Restorative Care

Repairing or replacing damaged or missing teeth are considered restorative services by the staff at Dentist of Lake Mary. The goal of a restorative procedure is to prevent future oral health issues and restore a patient’s natural smile.

Crowns, bridges, fillings, implants, and dentures all fall under the umbrella of restorative services.

The most common way to treat a cavity is with a filling. The decay is removed by drilling into the tooth and the filling is then packed into the “cavity” that is left behind after the decay is removed. Crowns are essentially a cap that is placed over a tooth to strengthen and protect the tooth’s structure..

Implants and bridges are used to replace missing teeth. A bridge has a crown on each end that will serve as abutments for the artificial tooth or teeth that are filling the space. Implants replace a missing tooth or teeth when a metal anchor is inserted into the jawbone and a false tooth is inserted into the anchor.

Bridges and implants are used to replace missing teeth. A bridge has a crown on each end that serves as abutments for the artificial tooth or teeth that are filling the space created by the missing teeth. Dental implants replace a missing tooth or teeth when a metal anchor is inserted into the jawbone and a false tooth or teeth is inserted onto the anchor.

When empty spaces in a patient’s mouth are filled, patients feel better about their appearance and self-esteem. Filling the empty spaces keeps teeth properly aligned, and makes it easier for the patient to maintain good oral health care.

For more information, call the staff at Dentist of Lake Mary today at (407) 413-9000.