Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry repairs or replaces damaged and missing teeth to improve comfort, function, oral health, and appearance. Our dentists take time to understand your needs, explain your treatment options, and create a plan designed for long-term results.

Restorative treatment should address the dental problem while making the experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. Dr. James Gainer, Dr. William Watt, and Dr. Adrian LePendu work together when cases require additional planning or coordination.

Our office also uses modern dental technology to help diagnose problems and plan treatment. Depending on your needs, this may include:

• iTero digital scanning

• CEREC technology for same-day crowns

• CBCT 3D imaging

• Guided implant placement

We also offer blankets, warm towels, TVs, free Wi-Fi, pillows, and headphones to help make appointments more comfortable.

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing decayed, cracked, worn, infected, or otherwise damaged teeth, as well as replacing missing teeth.

Treatment typically begins with a clinical examination and digital X-rays. After identifying the problem, we explain the available treatment options, expected timeline, and next steps.

Some restorative procedures can be completed in a single appointment, while others require multiple visits. When appropriate, technologies such as CBCT imaging and guided implant placement can help with treatment planning. Throughout the process, our goal is to preserve healthy tooth structure and restore comfortable chewing and a natural-looking smile.

The right restorative treatment depends on the condition of your teeth, gums, and surrounding structures. Common options include:

• Dental fillings to repair cavities and small areas of damage

• Dental crowns to strengthen and restore cracked, weakened, worn, or significantly damaged teeth

• Dental bridges to replace one or more missing teeth

• Dental implants to replace missing teeth with a stable, long-term option

• Root canal therapy to treat infection inside a tooth and help preserve the natural tooth

Each option has different advantages, considerations, and expected longevity. We review the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision based on your oral health and treatment goals.

We aim to make restorative appointments clear and predictable. Depending on the procedure, your visit may include:

• An examination and imaging to diagnose the problem

• Local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during treatment

• Preparation and restoration of the affected tooth

• Planning for additional treatment when another visit is needed

• Instructions for home care and follow-up

We also explain treatment fees, timing, and aftercare so you know what to expect.

For patients who are good candidates for a same-day CEREC crown, it may be possible to prepare the tooth, design the restoration, and place the finished crown in a single appointment.

Restorative treatment can help address dental problems before they become more extensive. Depending on your needs, treatment may:

• Relieve discomfort caused by damaged or infected teeth

• Restore comfortable biting and chewing

• Repair tooth decay before more tooth structure is lost

• Strengthen cracked, weakened, or worn teeth

• Replace missing teeth

• Help preserve surrounding teeth and oral structures

• Improve the appearance of damaged or missing teeth

Timely treatment can also help reduce the likelihood that a smaller dental problem will require more complex care later.

Restorative dentistry can help patients of many ages. You may benefit from restorative treatment if you have:

• A cavity

• A cracked, chipped, or broken tooth

• A worn or weakened tooth

• An old or failing filling or crown

• Tooth pain caused by infection or damage

• One or more missing teeth

• A tooth that needs additional protection after significant damage

Treatment is tailored to your dental needs, lifestyle, and long-term goals. For example, some patients may benefit from a single-visit CEREC crown, while patients considering dental implants may need CBCT imaging and guided implant planning.