Restorative dentistry restores the function and health of your smile. With dentures, porcelain or composite fillings, dental implants, and more. Glendale Family Dental Care can fill in gaps left by missing teeth, repair decay, and prevent painful shifting in the mouth.

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays Porcelain inlays and onlays (also known as indirect fillings) are designed to fill in cavities and areas of damage in the teeth. Like regular fillings, they protect the teeth from further decay; however, while traditional fillings fit inside a cavity, inlays and onlays are placed on top of the tooth to build up the cusp of the tooth and add strength. While regular fillings are made of a soft material that is fitted inside of the tooth, inlays and onlays are molded from porcelain and cemented in place.

Composite Fillings In the past, dentists could only treat cavities and tooth ailments with silver and mercury fillings. Modern restorative dentistry has replaced these unsightly fillings with tooth-colored composite fillings made of porcelain or resin. These fillings are sealed to the surface of the tooth, creating a strong bond that prevents future decay.

Bridgework If you have gaps in your smile and find it difficult to speak and chew, dental bridges may be the right option for you. Bridges work by closing spaces in your mouth and filling gaps with long-lasting artificial teeth. Dental bridges are semi-permanent—they can only be removed by a dentist—and are comfortable and proven to strengthen teeth. Dental bridges can also be attached to dental implants for a more permanent solution for missing teeth.

Partial Dentures To maintain a healthy smile, it is important to replace missing teeth in order to prevent shifting and damage to mouth tissue, and to reduce pain associated with TMJ disorders. At Glendale Family Dental Care use partial or removable dentures to fill gaps left by missing teeth. Partial dentures consist of artificial teeth attached to a plastic base, and when properly fitted, these dentures are indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Restoration of Dental Implants If you are missing teeth but are not an appropriate candidate for porcelain veneers. Dental implants are an excellent solution to missing teeth, and can prevent nearby teeth from drifting to an abnormal position. Dental implants eliminate gaps, providing a permanent, natural alternative to dentures. Much is gainded by attaching artificial teeth to implants anchored in the bone below the gum line. After the dental implants have been surgically placed in the jawbone, excess bone and gum grow around the implants, holding them firmly in place.

TMJ Treatment TMJ disorder describes a condition characterized by pain in the jaw, neck, and head. Causes of TMJ include excessive clenching of the jaw, grinding of teeth, stress, and an improper bite. Thousands of Americans suffer from facial pain associated with TMJ. Glendale Family Dental Care can create a TMJ treatment plan that includes tooth restoration with dental implants or dentures, and fixed or removable bite splints. When worn, these bite appliances prevent teeth from touching each other, and help to reduce pain in the jaw, neck, and head that is the result of TMJ.

 
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(Serving LA Area and Southern California)
(818) 549-2227