Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry at Lake Merced Dentistry in Daly City, CA, provides comprehensive care for restoring damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. From simple fillings to full-mouth rehabilitation, our experienced dental professionals offer a wide range of restorative treatments to help patients achieve and maintain their ideal oral health. Our team of experienced dentists, hygienists, and clinical staff provide quality, personalized care for every patient.

What is

Restorative Dentsitry?

Restorative dentistry is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on restoring teeth to their original, healthy condition. It includes procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures. This type of dental care often helps repair damage caused by decay, trauma, or abnormalities in the teeth and gums. Restorative dentistry not only restores the appearance of the teeth but can also help improve overall oral health by preventing further damage and decay. With modern advances in technology and materials, restorative dentistry can help people regain a beautiful smile that looks natural and functions properly for years to come.

What are the Benefits of Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry can provide enormous dental benefits. These benefits range from aesthetic improvements and improved oral health to increased self-esteem and confidence. Aesthetic enhancements include enhancing one’s smile, as restorative dentistry provides a wide range of options for restoring and replacing missing teeth.

In addition to improved aesthetics, restorative dentistry also helps improve oral health by strengthening existing teeth with fillings or bonding materials and reducing the chances of tooth decay in the future. The process can also sometimes restore natural chewing function and speech articulation capabilities.

Lastly, since it often leads to an improved appearance of one’s smile, restorative dentistry can positively boost self-esteem and confidence levels.

Our Restorative Services

We offer a wide range of restorative services at Lake Merced Dentistry to ensure our patients maintain optimal oral health. We provide comprehensive care with a gentle touch so patients can enjoy a pleasant and comfortable experience during their appointment. Our team of highly trained professionals will help you keep your teeth healthy and strong for years to come.

Dental Fillings: Dental fillings are extremely common restorative dentistry procedures. They fill in decayed or damaged portions of teeth, such as cavities and chips. With proper care and regular dental check-ups, dental fillings can help ensure optimal oral health for years.

Dental Crowns: Dental crowns, also known as caps, are a type of restoration consisting of a custom-made dental prosthesis that fits over the natural tooth. They are typically made from porcelain or ceramic and can be matched in color and texture to your existing teeth. Crowns can fix various dental issues, such as broken teeth, discoloration, and severely worn down teeth, and support weakened root structures. In addition, we can use them cosmetically to close gaps between teeth or improve the overall look of a smile.

Root Canals: Root canals are a common dental procedure that involves the removal of infected or decayed teeth. We typically perform this procedure when an infection has spread deep into the tooth’s roots and you cannot treat it with antibiotics alone. During the process, your dentist will remove any damaged tissue surrounding the root canal and then clean and seal the area. The result is a healthy, functioning tooth with no pain or discomfort.

Bridges: Dental bridges are permanent dental restorations used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges are typically made from porcelain or metal and consist of artificial teeth held in place by two crowns that bond to the adjacent natural teeth. This provides a sturdy, natural-looking bridge lasting up to 15 years with proper care and maintenance. Dental bridges also help maintain the shape of your face and prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into the space caused by missing teeth.

Dental Implants: Dental implants are a permanent solution for replacing missing teeth. They consist of titanium rods surgically placed in the jawbone, upon which a replacement tooth or bridge is secured. They provide an aesthetic improvement to the smile, and dental implants can also reduce bone loss in the jaw and improve overall oral health. Furthermore, they offer superior durability and longevity compared to other treatments, such as dentures or bridges.