Restorative Dental Services Kitchener
Our Kitchener Restorative Dentistry Services
Restorative dentistry services include various treatments that are aimed at preserving dental health and function, relieving discomfort, and restoring teeth that have been damaged or compromised. We are proud to offer comprehensive services to meet the needs of your entire family.
Root Canals
Root canal treatments are needed when a tooth's dental pulp, which is its nerve and blood supply, has a bacterial infection. This results in sensitivity, severe pain, abscesses, and other issues.
A root canal procedure prevents the spread of infection, saves the tooth, and relieves the severe pain. Keeping a natural tooth is almost always better for your oral health. A root canal procedure can save a tooth, and prevents the need for missing tooth solutions such as dental bridges or dental implants.
Procedure
Your dentist administers a local anesthetic, and then creates a tiny opening in the tooth to access the pulp chamber. The infected or damaged pulp tissue is removed, and the canal area is cleaned, disinfected, and potentially shaped. A filling material is used to seal the area and prevent reinfection, and a dental crown is placed to strengthen and support the tooth.
White Composite Fillings
When teeth are damaged by tooth decay or are chipped, white composite fillings restore the structure of the tooth. The composite resin material is tooth coloured, so white composite fillings can treat cavities, minor chips, and cracks while blending seamlessly with the natural shade of the tooth, for a nearly invisible restoration.
Procedure
The tooth is numbed before our dentist carefully removes the decayed portion of the tooth. The composite filling material is matched to your natural tooth colour, and then carefully placed and shaped to your tooth. It is cured with a UV light. The filling is then polished for a smooth finish and natural appearance.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, or caps, treat damaged or weakened teeth, such as those with large fillings or structural dental issues. They are also often used after a root canal procedure. Crowns stabilize and protect compromised teeth, reducing the risk of fractures and adding strength.
Procedure
After numbing the area, our dentist prepares the tooth by slightly shaving it down to accommodate the crown. An impression of the area is taken so a custom crown can be made. You will be given a temporary crown in the meantime. Your crown will be made to match the size and shape of your natural tooth. If you choose a composite or ceramic crown, it will also be colour matched to your other teeth. Once the permanent crown is ready, it is cemented on.
Inlays and Onlays
Inlays and onlays are a cross between fillings and crowns, and are used on molars. They address issues like moderate tooth decay or fractures and damage that, while not extensive enough for a crown, require a more robust solution than traditional fillings. Inlays fit within the tooth's cusps, or points, while onlays cover one or more cusps.
Procedure
The procedure involves removing any decayed or damaged portions of the tooth, then taking an impression to create your customized inlay or onlay which is bonded to your tooth with dental cement at a second appointment.
Solutions for Missing Teeth
Dental bridges are effective solutions for individuals with one or more missing teeth. Bridges anchor false teeth onto the teeth surrounding a gap; the bridge is affixed to crowns that are placed on the adjacent teeth or onto dental implants.
A dental bridge fills your gap and prevents other teeth from shifting into the gap, becoming loose and falling out.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are effective solutions for individuals with one or more missing teeth. Bridges anchor false teeth onto the teeth surrounding a gap; the bridge is affixed to crowns that are placed on the adjacent teeth or onto dental implants.
A dental bridge fills your gap and prevents other teeth from shifting into the gap, becoming loose and falling out.
Procedure
The abutment teeth on either side of the gap are fitted for crowns, or in the case of an implant-supported bridge, dental implants are placed first. An impression is taken, so a custom bridge can be made. Once the bridge is ready, it is carefully fitted and cemented into place via crowns, or attached to your dental implants.
White Dentures
Dentures replace missing teeth, helping to maintain your facial structure and make it easier to eat and speak again. Partial dentures or complete dentures are available to meet your needs.
Procedure
Impressions of the gums are taken to create custom dentures that fit comfortably and securely. You will receive temporary dentures while waiting for your permanent ones to be made. Once your custom dentures are ready, they are adjusted for a proper fit and bite alignment.
