Restorative Dentist

Dental issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and trauma can all cause damage to your teeth. It can be frustrating when your smile is practically falling apart, but fortunately, there are solutions to help restore your smile and give you a pain-free life. Restorative dentistry in Meridian, ID is an excellent way to restore your smile, restoring function and confidence. If you are looking for a dentist who can provide restorative dentistry, look no further than Riverbend Family Dental in Meridian, Idaho.

What is Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry is repairing teeth and gums to improve their function, health, and appearance. While there are several types of restorative procedures, some of the most common include dental implants, crowns, bridges, and dentures. Each process is designed to restore damaged, decayed, or lost teeth due to injury or disease.

With advances in dental technology and techniques, restorative dentistry has become more comfortable, reliable, and natural-looking.

Benefits of Restorative Dentistry

Function: Restorative dentistry is perfect for those with missing or damaged teeth. By restoring your lost or broken teeth, the functionality of your teeth becomes restored, allowing you to eat and speak normally again.
Appearance: The primary purpose of restorative dentistry is to restore your smile. However, when you restore your smile, your appearance is also restored. Restoring the function and appearance of your teeth boosts your quality of life and confidence, as you can smile freely without fear of anyone seeing your missing or damaged teeth.
Preventative: With a restored smile comes the proper and necessary care to maintain and prevent. After restorative dental procedures, Dr. Nathan Eames and Dr. Christian Bennion strongly encourages you to brush and floss your teeth twice daily. Practicing proper oral care can prevent your teeth from going poor again while maintaining your restored smile.

Restorative Dental Procedures

We offer various restorative dental procedures at our Meridian, Idaho office! Some of these include:

Dental Fillings

Dental fillings are an effective treatment for small to medium-sized cavities caused by tooth decay. Made from materials such as resin, porcelain, or metals like gold or silver, dental fillings provide various options to help restore your smile. Dr. Nathan Eames or Dr. Christian Bennion will remove the decayed tooth part, clean the area, and fill the space with the chosen filling material. The result is a restored tooth that looks and functions naturally.

Root Canal

Root canal therapy treats damaged or infected dental pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth. When the pulp becomes inflamed or infected, it can cause severe pain and even lead to an abscess if left untreated. Root canal therapy involves removing the infected pulp, cleaning the tooth, and sealing it with a dental filling or crown. The procedure saves the tooth and prevents further infection.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are a restorative dentistry treatment to repair a damaged or weakened tooth. They cover the entire tooth, restoring its shape, size, and strength. Crowns can be made of various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, metal, or a combination. They are custom-made to fit the tooth precisely and blend in seamlessly with the rest of your teeth.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are a restorative dentistry treatment that replaces one or more missing teeth. They consist of two or more dental crowns attached to the teeth on either side of the gap and a replacement tooth (or teeth) in between. Dental bridges provide a natural appearance while restoring teeth by providing materials like porcelain or ceramic. They restore proper biting and chewing function and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a popular restorative dentistry treatment that replaces one or more missing teeth. They consist of a titanium post surgically implanted into the jawbone, a connector piece, and a dental crown. Implants are durable, long-lasting, and natural-looking. They also support the jawbone, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure.