Restorative Dentistry Greenwood
Bringing New Life to Your Smile
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, accidents can still happen, and cavities can still form. Although our dental team at Tylan Creek Family Dentistry will do everything we can to keep your smile looking and feeling its best, you may need additional dental work to repair and rebuild a chipped, broken, or severely decayed tooth. If this happens, you can count on your dentist in Greenwood to provide outstanding restorative solutions, each designed to give you back your beautiful smile. No matter the problem, we offer an array of services that will put your oral health back on track and minimize the potential for additional concerns in the future. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment. We’ll be here to walk you through the process of achieving a healthier, fully functional smile.
Dental Crowns & Bridges
For decades, dentists have relied on the safety and effectiveness of dental crowns and bridges. These tried-and-true restorations make it possible to protect weakened teeth as well as replace those that are missing from the top or bottom arch of your mouth. Customized based on your individual needs, you can expect your restoration to blend in beautifully with the rest of your smile, never making it obvious you received any form of dental work.
The most common reasons we might recommend a dental crown include:
- Severe tooth damage or decay
- An enlarged filling is causing a tooth to weaken and lose its structural integrity
- Staining and discoloration of a particular tooth that could benefit from the placement of a dental crown for cosmetic purposes
It is also possible to receive a series of fused dental crowns that create what is known as a fixed bridge. This is placed onto healthy teeth that serve as anchors and fill in the gaps of your smile left behind by missing teeth.
No matter the reason for your dental crown or bridge, you can expect to visit our office twice to receive your final restoration. However, if we believe you qualify and are interested in receiving your dental crown or bridge much quicker, we can create your restoration in-house using CEREC technology to produce a same-day crown.
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Dentures & Partial Dentures
If you have multiple missing teeth or an entire arch, you may want to consider a tooth replacement option that will not only produce a healthy, beautiful aesthetic but will also be an affordable solution. With partials and full dentures, we can deliver the results you need and deserve. A partial works much like a puzzle piece, replacing consecutive and nonconsecutive teeth along an arch. Created from an acrylic, gum-colored base, it includes artificial teeth that sit in appropriate areas to fill in the gaps of your natural smile. Metals clasps or clips attach to your healthy teeth to keep the prosthetic in place.
A full denture is made from the same materials but instead, replaces an entire row of teeth. It can be created for the upper and/or lower arch and stays in place with the help of your natural suction, although, many patients opt to use a dental adhesive for added security.
For individuals who prefer a more permanent, stable, and longer-lasting restoration, however, implant-supported dentures are a possible solution if there is enough jawbone strength to support the implants and custom restoration.
Root Canal Therapy
When a patient experiences immense pain or increased sensitivity in a particular tooth, decay or damage may have reached the innermost layer (the pulp). If this area, which consists of various nerves and blood vessels, is damaged or infected, we will need to perform a root canal to minimize further harm to the tooth. The process requires removing the infected pulp and thoroughly cleaning the various canals located within the tooth. Once this is accomplished, we will fill the tooth to create a tight seal that prevents future reinfection or damage. If necessary, we will recommend a dental crown be made to place over the weakened tooth to protect its structural integrity and allow it to strengthen over time.
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Tooth Extractions
It is the goal of every dentist to help patients maintain their natural, healthy teeth as long as possible. Unfortunately, some instances require the removal of a tooth to prevent certain problems from worsening and negatively impacting a patient’s oral health. The most common reasons we might suggest tooth extraction include:
- Serious decay or damage that is impacting nearby healthy teeth
- A patient requires orthodontic treatment for realignment purposes or is preparing to receive a partial or full denture
- Inadequate space within the jaw for third molars (wisdom teeth) to erupt
Should it be necessary that we remove a tooth, our team will ensure you are completely comfortable before starting the procedure. Whether it is a simple or complex removal process, you can trust that your dentist in Greenwood will ensure your comfort and safety as well as provide detailed instructions for a successful and swift recovery.
PRF Therapy
At Tylan Creek Family Dentistry, we always want your recovery process to be a success. This is why we believe in doing everything we can to help you heal quicker, so you can get back to resuming normal activity sooner rather than later. Using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy, we can take a small amount of your blood and apply it to your gum tissue and bone to encourage faster regeneration and healing. Whether we need to remove a tooth, place a dental implant, or perform a bone graft, this process will allow you to be back on your feet in less time.