Restorative Dental Care

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. Implants allow for the replacement of a single tooth, multiple teeth or can be used to stabilize dentures. The implant is a lightweight titanium “screw” that is placed in the jaw bone to act as an anchor. Dental implants are then restored with crowns, bridges or dentures to create beautiful, long-lasting replacement that look, feel and function like your natural teeth.

A root canal is needed when damage or decay has progressed to the pulp or the “center” of the tooth. The pulp provides the nutrients and nerves to the tooth and it runs in a channel within the tooth root. A root canal, or endodontic treatment, removes the diseased pulp from the tooth, and the canal system is then cleaned and sealed off prior to being protected with a dental crown.

It most cases, it can be possible to repair a damaged tooth with a crown and/or a root canal instead of extracting it. However, if extreme decay, disease, impaction or fracture is present, where we believe the tooth cannot be saved, it may be necessary to extract (or pull) the tooth.

Extraction of teeth is a surgical procedure that is irreversible. While serious medical complications are not commonly experienced, missing teeth can affect your bite and your ability to chew. We know that misaligned teeth can lead to joint damage from TMD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder) and break down of other teeth, the premature loss of additional teeth from drifting and shifting leading to periodontal disease (gum disease) and increased tooth decay. We usually recommend some form of dental restoration, such as a dental implant, bridge or partial denture.