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What is restorative dentistry in Ontario, CA? Dental professionals use the term restorative dentistry when they replace missing or damaged teeth through the use of fillings, bridges, dental implants, and crowns, which are also known as caps. The goal of restorative dentistry is to bring back your beautiful smile and to restore your overall oral health and well-being. Dr. Mukesh Patel and his team at the Ontario Dental Center in Ontario, CA, understand the importance of restorative dentistry for both your physical and mental health.
Filling empty spaces in your mouth will help keep your teeth properly aligned, and replacing missing teeth helps decrease the amount of plaque they can build up, which can lead to gum disease and gingivitis. Replacing missing teeth will not just give you optimal health but a better sense of self-esteem as well.
Dentists most often use fillings to treat cavities and remove decay that can cause infection and disease.
Dr. Patel may use a crown, which is like a tooth-shaped cap, to place over a broken or missing tooth to protect the structure of the affected tooth and the teeth around it. It will also strengthen your teeth so you can chew properly. Dr. Patel will do this by taking an impression of the tooth then submitting the crown to be created.
Dental bridges are used to fill in a gap where there are missing teeth. A bridge has a crown on each end which is used as an anchor of sorts so that your teeth will be connected and the space filled. This will help your other teeth from moving out of place.
Dental implants are created to look like your other teeth and will match in color. They are placed in the mouth by using a metal anchor where the implant is then placed upon. Dental implants look and feel just like real teeth.
To begin your journey of restoring your teeth and your smile, contact the dental professionals at the Ontario Dental Center in Ontario, CA, today at (909) 414-3535!