Repairing your teeth to preserve your smile
A tooth that is decayed, cracked, worn or weakened does not necessarily have to be lost. Restorative dentistry aims to repair a damaged tooth, restore its function and preserve as much of your natural dentition as possible.
At Centre dentaire Vadeboncoeur in Gatineau, our team assesses your situation and explains the different options that may suit you, from white fillings to crowns, inlays and dental bridges.
Our approach is simple: understand the problem, explain the possibilities to you and choose a solution with you that suits your dental health.
Repairing a decayed or damaged tooth
When decay or minor deterioration affects a tooth, a restoration can repair the damaged portion and give the tooth back its shape and function.
White fillings, also called composite restorations, are designed to blend with the natural colour of your teeth. They make it possible to restore a tooth discreetly.
Depending on your situation, a white filling may be used to:
Your dentist will assess the extent of the damage in order to determine whether a filling is the appropriate restoration or whether another solution should be considered.
Strengthening a weakened tooth
When a tooth is too damaged to be restored adequately with a simple filling, a dental crown or an inlay may be considered.
The choice between a filling, an inlay and a crown depends on several factors, including the amount of remaining tooth structure and the overall condition of the tooth. Your dentist can explain the advantages and considerations specific to each option.
A crown covers the visible part of a tooth in order to give it back its strength, its function and a natural appearance.
It may be recommended when a tooth is heavily restored, broken or weakened, or has undergone certain treatments.
An inlay makes it possible to restore a larger portion of a tooth when the situation does not lend itself to a conventional filling, without necessarily having to cover the entire tooth as a crown would.
Replacing a missing tooth
When one or more teeth are missing, a dental bridge is one of the solutions that may be considered to fill the space they have left.
A conventional bridge generally uses the adjacent teeth as support in order to hold one or more replacement teeth.
The aim is to restore proper function and the appearance of your smile, while taking your dentition as a whole into account.
Depending on your situation, other replacement solutions, including dental implants, may also be considered.
Your dentist can review the different options with you and explain which one best matches your oral health, your needs and your situation.
Restorative dentistry is not simply about repairing what is visible. The aim is to find a solution that restores the function of the tooth while preserving as much of its natural structure as possible.
That is why the recommended treatment can vary considerably from one situation to another. A small cavity may call for a filling, whereas a more weakened tooth might benefit from an inlay or a crown. And a tooth that cannot be saved may eventually need to be replaced.
Our team takes the time to show you what it observes and to explain why a treatment is recommended.
A cavity, a broken tooth, a damaged old restoration or pain does not necessarily mean you are going to lose your tooth. At Centre dentaire Vadeboncoeur in Gatineau, we begin by establishing a diagnosis and assessing the possibilities available to you. Whether your situation calls for a white filling, an inlay, a crown or the replacement of a tooth, we clearly explain the recommended care before proceeding. We are accepting new patients, and our care is offered in English and French.
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