Restorative Dentistry
Restoring Your Smile and Supporting Your Oral Health
At Abilene Family Dentistry, we’re here to help our patients support and maintain their oral health. If you are experiencing decay, damage, or wear, our team offers restorative treatments tailored to your needs. Whether your concerns are minor or more complex, we provide options designed to restore the form and function of your teeth while supporting your overall oral health. Because every smile is unique, we take the time to evaluate your individual needs and recommend personalized treatment options based on your goals.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
If we catch tooth decay in its earlier stages, we can remove the damage and restore your affected tooth (or teeth) with tooth-colored composite resin fillings. We recommend composite resin fillings because they’re mercury-free, durable, and designed to blend with your natural teeth. Composite fillings can also help support the tooth structure when properly maintained.
Mercury Filling Removal
When we mention that decay can and unfortunately often does form beneath and around silver amalgam fillings, you may have other questions about them or even want old silver fillings removed from your mouth. We’re happy to answer your questions and perform mercury filling removal in our office. Depending on the size of the old restoration, we can place a tooth-colored filling, inlay, or onlay to restore function and appearance in a natural-looking way.
Same-Day Crowns
The visible portion of each tooth in your mouth is referred to as the crown. If decay has taken over more of your crown than a filling, inlay, or onlay can repair, a crown may be the restoration to restore your tooth.
Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are designed to resemble natural teeth in shape and function. At Abilene Family Dentistry, we take digital impressions to assist with planning and placement, and our CEREC® milling machine allows us to create a custom crown in our office, often during a single visit, depending on your treatment needs. The materials used to craft our crowns may be all porcelain or zirconia, and we can help you decide which option may be appropriate for your needs.
Bridges
If you’ve lost a tooth due to decay, infection, or injury, you don’t have to live with the empty space it’s left behind, and there are a few reasons we may recommend replacing it in a timely manner. One missing tooth can be the start of a cycle that leads to more missing teeth. Surrounding teeth shift to fill the void, which can cause bite changes that lead to TMJ dysfunction, and your speech patterns and dietary habits can suffer, too.
A dental bridge is a common restoration option that can prevent the health consequences that pile up after the loss of one or more teeth. We can place traditional, Maryland, and implant-supported bridges in-office. Traditional bridges are the most common and are recommended when two healthy teeth are neighboring the gap. Those healthy teeth will be filed for the placement of crowns, which will support an artificial tooth, or pontic. Maryland bridges are a more conservative option as they can be placed without preparation of your neighboring teeth. Instead, the pontic will be held in place by metal or porcelain framework that will be bonded to the backs of adjacent teeth.
Implant-supported bridges are a treatment option to consider because they replace your tooth root as well as the crown. To learn about why that makes such a difference, please visit our Dental Implants page.
Dentures & Partials
Losing your natural teeth can be a challenging experience. Besides altering your appearance in a way that hurts your self-confidence, it also changes the way you speak and eat. Luckily, modern dentistry offers a range of options to restore your oral health and improve function.
At Abilene Family Dentistry, we’ve seen patients benefit from dentures and partial dentures designed for comfort and function. If you’ve been considering dentures as a tooth-replacement option or have been living with a set that isn’t secure or comfortable, we’d be happy to help you.
For the most commonly used option, we may discuss dental implants and implant-supported dentures. For more details, drop by our Dental Implants page.
We Are Here To Help You Restore Your Smile and Support Your Oral Health
If you have any questions about restorative dentistry or are ready to schedule a consultation with your Abilene restorative dentists, Dr. Webb and Dr. Awtrey, give us a call today or request an appointment online!
Disclaimer: The content of this page is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified dental professional with any questions you may have regarding your oral health. Individual results may vary.
