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Restorative Dentistry
in Gilbert, AZ

Keep your smile feeling and functioning at its absolute best with restorative dentistry in Gilbert, AZ. From simple procedures like dental fillings, to more complex solutions like dental prosthetics and root canal therapy, restorative dentistry aims to revitalize decayed or damaged teeth. With our comprehensive restorative care, you can take back your overall oral health so you can eat, laugh, and smile with confidence. Contact your dentist in Gilbert, AZ for a consultation on restorative treatment.

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Restorative Dentistry

Dental Fillings

Cavities are common, but that doesn't mean they should go overlooked. They can cause discomfort and pain, leaving you unable to enjoy the foods you love. When left untreated, cavities only become worse and may require more invasive procedures to alleviate. Fortunately, dental fillings can repair and stop the progression of tooth decay in a single visit. And by returning to the dentist every six months for regular cleanings and checkups, you can prevent new cavities from forming altogether!

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Dental Crowns

If your teeth are suffering from severe damage and tooth decay, you can protect and restore them with dental crowns in Gilbert. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “cap” that are placed over a damaged tooth in order to restore its functionality. This is considered to be restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry as it restores a missing tooth.

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Dental Bridges

If a missing tooth is leaving a gap in your smile, a partial denture isn't your only option! A dental bridge can cover the space left behind by one, or several, missing teeth. It's permanently attached to your teeth on either side of the gap, so it won't slide around when you eat or speak. Plus, your bridge can be color-matched to blend seamlessly with the rest of your teeth. Dental bridges can help keep your teeth from shifting, reducing the risk of bone loss and problems with your bite. Schedule a consultation today to see if a dental bridge can help you complete your smile!

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Root Canal Therapy

Toothaches can stop you from living your life to the fullest and are often a sign of a serious infection. However, you don't need to live with tooth pain. Root canal therapy can provide you with much-needed relief, and restore the health of your tooth. With modern techniques, a root canal is a pain-free procedure and can help save your tooth from extraction, so you can smile with comfort and confidence. If you're experiencing a toothache that won't subside, get in touch with us right away to get the relief you need.

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Dentures

Are you struggling with missing teeth, uncomfortable chewing, or self-consciousness about your smile? Dentures could be the solution you're looking for.

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Dental Implants Restorations

If you're missing a tooth or need an extraction, it's important to find the right replacement to take its place. Dental implants restore the look of your smile, functionality of your bite, and can maintain your overall oral health. By mimicking your tooth's natural roots, dental implants are the most secure, long-lasting tooth replacement, and the only one that actually halts the progression of bone loss. Get in touch with us today to see if dental implants are right for you!

Oral Surgery

Oral surgery encompasses a wide variety of treatments and procedures, from simple extractions to full mouth reconstructions. Oral surgery can provide a fix for many long-standing dental issues, and prevent problems from becoming worse in the future. If you're experiencing issues with your bite, get in touch with us to schedule a consultation. We'll assess your oral health, and together, come up with a treatment plan that's unique to your needs and lifestyle.

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TMJ/TMD Treatment

Does your jaw click or pop when you open your mouth? Do you regularly experience soreness, tension, or find it hard to enjoy your favorite foods? You may have a form of TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). Fortunately, there are a variety of minimally invasive treatments that can provide you with the relief you deserve. Don't live with jaw pain; get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you alleviate your TMJ/TMD so you can get back to living life with a smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us at (480) 870-0888 to speak with our team.

Is Restorative Dentistry Covered By Dental Insurance?

Yes, most dental insurance providers cover most restorative dental procedures if dentists find the procedures medically necessary. However, it’s worth noting that insurance policies vary from provider to provider. 

For instance, some insurers will provide full coverage for all restorative dental procedures, including major ones like dental implants. Others, on the other hand, will only offer partial coverage for major restorative treatments and full coverage for minor ones. With partial coverage, the insurer only pays a portion of the cost (usually 50% to 80%), while you’ll have to pay for the rest out-of-pocket.

That said, it’s not uncommon for insurers to fail to cover major restorative procedures. We advise liaising with your insurance provider to determine whether they cover restorative dentistry. If they don’t, the dentists at Dentistry of Gilbert will be more than happy to sit down with you and agree to a payment plan that doesn’t stretch your budget and also works for the practice.

What Are the Benefits of Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry improves chewing function by restoring otherwise missing or damaged teeth. This improved chewing function means you can enjoy a healthy and nutritious diet consisting of chewy and hard foods you can’t eat without swell-structured teeth. Remember, chewing difficulties could lead to choking and digestion issues, and overreliance on one side of the mouth while chewing accelerates the degradation of teeth on that side.

Restorative dentistry also helps save costs in the long term that would otherwise accrue from failing to restore damaged or missing teeth. Chipped or fractured teeth, for instance, can promote dental decay since the bacteria can easily hide in the crevices, proliferate, and spread to the rest of the tooth, meaning you must pay for root canal treatment for your dental decay.

Restorative dentistry also improves your appearance, restoring your smile to its former glory. It’s especially useful for people with missing teeth since the lack of teeth leads to jawbone deterioration, giving the face a sunken appearance. Restorative dentistry prevents and reverses this deterioration for a more youthful appearance.

What Is the Difference Between Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry?

Although closely intertwined, restorative and cosmetic dentistry is quite different. While restorative dentistry focuses on restoring function and structure to damaged or missing teeth, cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth, gums, and other facial features.

Examples of restorative dentistry procedures include dental fillings, dental crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants. Cosmetic dentistry procedures, on the other hand, include dental bonding, teeth whitening, inlays, on-lays, and dental crowns. Clearly, cosmetic procedures focus more on the aesthetic than the functional aspect.

That said, it’s worth noting that some restorative dental procedures also count as cosmetic and vice-versa. Dental implants, for instance, restores missing or damaged teeth for a full set of teeth. These implants also replace the teeth to give you a beautiful smile with a complete set of pearly whites. The same goes for dental crowns that restore both shape and structure to damaged teeth, checking both restorative and cosmetic boxes.