Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, California

Restorative dentistry deals with repairing the functional structures of the mouth; functions that are responsible for chewing, speaking and maintaining a relaxed and aligned bite. This branch of dentistry studies, diagnoses, and develops treatment plans to rehabilitate your teeth and gums to a functional and aesthetically pleasing state.

Restorative dentistry addresses problems including:

• Broken, chipped or cracked teeth
• Missing teeth
• Infected teeth and/or gums
• Damaged teeth and/or gums
• Deteriorating or damaged tissue

There are a variety of restorative services that can be performed by a general dentist. These can range from the replacement of a missing tooth to the treatment of severe gum disease. Here are some dental health issues, restorations and procedures that fall into the category of restorative dentistry:

• Dental implants: this is an effective solution if you are missing a tooth. Dental implants are permanently secured into your jawbone and affixed with a replacement tooth, such as a dental crown. Implants are secure and aesthetically pleasing and they prevent painful shifting in your mouth. 
• Dental crowns: if you have a severely damaged or decayed tooth, a dental crown provides a protective cover to strengthen your tooth and reinforce your jaw. 
• Dental bridges: used for one or more missing teeth, a dental bridge works by "bridging" the space created by missing teeth. It anchors to two crowns that are placed on the teeth to either side of your empty space.
• Full and partial dentures: these removable dental devices are ideal with one or more teeth are missing. Now more comfortable than ever, dentures have advanced in recent years and look more like your natural teeth than models in years' past. Dentures and partials are also ideal to hold your gums and tissue in place in the aftermath of an accident or injury, while you are waiting to have a dental implant or bridge procedure. 
• Endodontics: if the root or pulp of your tooth is damaged and becomes infected, it can cause severe pain and ultimately lead to tooth loss. Endodontic or root canal therapy works by removing the infected tissue and pulp inside your tooth, and the sealing your tooth in order to save it. In many cases, a badly decayed tooth can be saved with a root canal and protective dental crown. 
• Periodontal disease: gum disease is characterized by swollen, tender, or bleeding gums. Early and severe cases of periodontal disease can be treated advanced periodontal disease can be treated both surgically and non-surgically. 

If you have suffered an accident, injury or tooth decay and can benefit from restorative dentistry, please call our cosmetic dentistry immediately to set up your free initial cosmetic dentistry consultation for new patients. Serving those in the Los Angeles, Hollywood and Orange County area, we are devoted to your oral health and look forward to meeting your dental needs.