Restorative Dentistry

Improve Your Smile with Restorative Dentistry in Shelby, OH

Restorative dentistry in Shelby, OH, can give you more confidence in your smile. Dr. Marissa Miller performs restorative dentistry, applying her training and experience to repair various damage to your teeth.

You can quickly review your options and discuss possible restorative treatments when you reach out to our team at Discovery Dental by calling 419-342-4217.

Dental Bridges in Shelby, OH

Are you interested in dental bridges? Bridges help close gaps from missing or lost teeth. Dr. Miller places a bridge by:

•       Assessing the condition of the teeth on either side of the gap
•       Placing crowns on these teeth
•       Using the crowns to support a false tooth that fills the gap
•       Cementing the crowns into place

A bridge may replace more than one missing tooth if you have lost multiple adjacent teeth. Bridges do more than fill in gaps in your smile, as well. They also protect your gums from exposure to bacteria, which can protect and improve your oral health.

Note that traditional bridges use crowns on surrounding teeth. However, you have the option to speak with Dr. Miller about implant-supported bridges. These bridges connect to metal posts implanted in your jaw instead of connecting to your surrounding teeth.

A restorative dentist in Shelby, OH, can answer all your questions about bridges.

Consider Getting Dental Crowns in Shelby

Experienced dentists in Shelby often recommend crowns for patients with broken or damaged teeth. Crowns are casings designed to look like your teeth. They fit over your natural tooth or attach to a dental implant replacing a lost tooth.

Dr. Miller generally uses ceramic or porcelain to make the crowns used in the Discovery Dental office. In many cases, crowns represent a restorative dentistry option following a root canal. Dentists place these caps on the damaged tooth to protect the interior after removing the roots and filling the space.

Repairing broken or damaged teeth with a crown presents several benefits for patients. Many people find it easier to enunciate and chew once they have crowns over damaged teeth. Crowns also provide you with a very natural-looking solution to conceal damaged teeth.

Allow Us to Help You with Dentures

In Shelby, OH, restorative dentistry often includes designing and creating dentures for patients. Dentures can replace your natural teeth, allowing you to chew more efficiently and helping you feel more confident about your smile.

We provide you with options for the following.

Full Dentures

Full dentures replace all the teeth on your upper or lower jaw. Some patients get dentures for both their upper and lower teeth. Traditionally, these dentures fit snugly over your gums.

We carefully shape the dentures, ensuring your comfort. You may visit our office for several appointments to ensure we have the right fit for you.

Partial Dentures

Some patients consider dentures but have some of their natural teeth remaining. In this situation, Dr. Miller may recommend partial dentures. These dentures replace several missing teeth while allowing you to retain your remaining natural teeth.

Advances in dental technology have made both partial and full dentures far more comfortable for patients. Our team also matches the color of your partial dentures to your remaining natural teeth to ensure they blend into your smile.

Implant-Supported Dentures

Previously, dentures slid into your mouth and fit over your gums. You could easily remove them each night to wash and care for them. However, they could also shift position in your mouth, sometimes leading to pain and discomfort or becoming lost.

You now have the option to consider implant-supported dentures. These dentures connect to metal posts implanted in your jaw and stay in place, often giving patients a feeling of substantial stability when they chew or talk.

We can help you go over each procedure step, from removing damaged teeth to installing an implant and ultimately fitting you for dentures. Note that if you select implant-supported dentures, you must wait for the bone around the implant to heal before you begin using your dentures. Please find out more by contacting us for assistance.

Talk to a Restorative Dentist in Shelby Today

Are you interested in restorative dentistry in Shelby, OH? You can get professional assistance from Dr. Miller at Discovery Dental. We handle crowns, bridges, dentures, and more.

Start working with a restorative dentist in Shelby, OH; call our team at 419-342-4217. We go over all your options to improve your smile.