Restorative Dentistry in Yarmouth ME

Dental crowns can be used in many different situations and are often an excellent choice for patients with significantly damaged teeth. Modern crowns can be made from natural-looking materials like zirconia and porcelain, allowing them to blend in with the rest of your smile. If you’re diligent about taking care of your dental crown, you can expect it to last for quite a while. In fact, in certain cases, you may be able to keep your crown for a decade before it has to be replaced.

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You are probably already aware that fillings can be used to repair teeth that have suffered from cavities. But did you realize that modern fillings no longer have to be made out of dark-colored amalgam? At our practice, we’re able to offer tooth-colored fillings that closely resemble your natural enamel, making it much less obvious that you have had dental work done. We are ready to help you restore your smile in a way that doesn’t have a negative impact on your overall confidence.

Fixing a single tooth is one thing, but if your entire smile has been significantly damaged, a full mouth reconstruction may be needed to get your oral health back on track. The reconstruction process is highly customizable; in other words, the exact steps can vary depending on the needs of the patient. We will examine your mouth and give you our recommendations for treatment. Then we will work with you to create a plan for restoring your smile.

Dentures act as a replacement for entire sets of teeth on the upper and lower gums, but dental implants are a more specific technique that replaces an individual tooth. If you have lost only a few teeth due to dental work, or mishap, a dental implant is an excellent substitute.

It should be noted that dental implants, while a durable solution, may also require some extra care. A dental implant essentially affixes a titanium screw into the gums and bone, to which the implant itself is attached. One of the properties of titanium, aside from being an incredibly tough metal, is that it does not provoke a response from the immune system. Extra care should be taken to ensure the gums around the implant are kept clean. If bacteria get into the sensitive gum area around the screw, it could lead to infection.

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Today, there are many alternatives to ensure that a missing tooth doesn’t have to become an embarrassment. One technique called a Dental Bridge is a unique solution to the problem.

A dental bridge is designed to address a particular kind of missing tooth problem for patients in Yarmouth ME. If there is a “space” in your mouth where you have a tooth, followed by a missing tooth and then another tooth, a dental bridge is a perfect solution.

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Dentures or “false teeth” as they are more commonly known have been a reliable oral tool for centuries.

Regular dentures are a full replacement of both sets of teeth, both upper and lower. Partial dentures are any number of configurations for people that may still have some functioning teeth remaining that they wish to keep. This includes some back teeth, front teeth, or any other combination.

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