Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry repairs and replaces damaged or missing teeth. Treatment brings your smile back to full health and function. Our restorative care covers a wide range of treatments including fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, bridges, dentures, and dental implants.

Common signs of a need for restorative care include tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, visible chips or cracks, difficulty chewing, or gaps from missing teeth. Some damage develops without obvious symptoms. If something feels off with your smile, scheduling an exam sooner rather than later is always the better choice.

A root canal removes infection from the interior of a tooth. It relieves pain, not causes it. Local anesthesia is used throughout to keep you comfortable. The relief that follows treatment is the most noticeable part of the procedure. Leaving an infected tooth untreated is far more painful than addressing it.

The right restoration depends on the size and location of the damage. A filling is used for smaller cavities and restores the tooth quickly. An inlay or onlay provides a minimally invasive solution for larger areas of decay that are too extensive for a filling but don't require full coverage. A crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth and is recommended for more extensive damage.

At Martins Dental Partners, we offer several solutions for replacing missing teeth, including dental bridges, full and partial dentures, and dental implants. Bridges replace one or several consecutive missing teeth using the surrounding teeth for support. Dentures restore full or partial arches. Dental implants are the most comprehensive option. They give you a result that looks, feels, and functions most like a natural tooth.

Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that addresses the entire tooth structure. A titanium post is placed into the jawbone, where it fuses with the surrounding bone over time and functions like a tooth root. You gain a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture. Implants look, feel, and function more like natural teeth.

Yes. Crowns are primarily used to repair teeth with extensive decay, cracks, or breaks. But they can be an effective cosmetic solution. A crown can cover a tooth with deep or stubborn staining that whitening treatments can't resolve. It can also improve the shape of a misshapen tooth or restore a tooth that has worn down over time.

Dental problems rarely stay the same. A small cavity can deepen and reach the inner layers of the tooth. A crack can spread under the pressure of chewing. An untreated infection can affect surrounding teeth and bone. Addressing damage early means simpler, less invasive treatment and a better long-term outcome for your smile.