Restorative Dentistry Chicago

Restorative Dentistry

The secret to regaining your Total smile.

When you have tooth decay, the decay must be removed and the tooth disinfected and filled to restore it to its healthy state. That’s what basic restorative dentistry is all about – restoring your individual teeth to health. But it’s also about reconstructing your smile on an even larger scale after an accident or illness.

Dental Crowns – A crown is a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged or cracked. Dental crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin or a mix of these materials. Porcelain crowns generally have the most natural appearance.

Dental Bridges – A bridge is a dental device that fills a space where a tooth has been lost. A bridge may be necessary to prevent shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (malocclusion), jaw problems and periodontal disease. Dental bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant, total smile.

Bonding – Commonly known as white fillings or tooth-colored fillings, we match the color of the filling to the color of the tooth and use state-of-the-art bonding systems affix them in place. This is done in order to replace tooth structure that is missing due to decay or to improve the appearance of damaged or chipped front teeth.

Root Canals – Toothaches are often caused when tooth decay reaches into living nerve roots inside teeth. The dead or dying root must be removed and replaced with biocompatible filler material.