Restorative Dentistry in Duncanville, TX

Restorative Dentistry FAQ

Is restorative dentistry only for major damage?

No, restorative dentistry is not only for major damage; it covers everything from a minor chip or a single cavity through to a full mouth rehabilitation. It deals with anything lost to injury, decay, wear or extraction, and rebuilds it so the tooth works again. Small problems are worth treating early, because a cracked filling left too long can become a root canal.

Will my dental work look natural?

Yes, your dental work will look natural, because we use tooth-colored materials shade-matched to the teeth around the restoration. The materials are biocompatible and chosen to look like teeth rather than dentistry. For cosmetic work, digital smile design lets you preview the result first.

How long do crowns and fillings last?

With good care, crowns commonly last ten to fifteen years or more, and composite fillings seven to ten. How long a restoration lasts also depends on the bite around it, since a worn bite puts load on the teeth least able to take it. Regular checkups let us catch a loose crown or a cracked filling before decay gets underneath.

What if I am missing several teeth?

If you are missing several teeth, bridges, partial or full dentures and implant-supported restorations can all replace them. Which one suits you depends on the bone and the teeth that remain. A bridge uses the teeth either side of a gap, while an implant replaces the root so the bone keeps its job. Where several problems need solving together, a full mouth reconstruction plans them as one.

Is restorative work painful?

No, restorative work is not painful, because the area is numbed thoroughly. Sedation is available throughout if you would prefer it. We also use minimally invasive technique wherever it is available.

Can I get everything done in one office?

Yes, you can get everything done here, because we provide the full range of restorative care in one office, start to finish. Fillings, crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays, dentures, implants and full mouth reconstruction are all handled under one roof, by one team. That means nothing is handed off halfway.

Do you treat patients with anxiety or special needs?

Yes, we treat patients with anxiety or special needs; we are used to it, we take the time it takes, and we explain everything as we go. Sedation is available throughout treatment for anyone who would prefer it. We start by looking at the whole mouth and explaining the options, so you know what each step involves before it happens.

How much will treatment cost?

The cost of restorative treatment depends on the procedure. You get a written estimate before anything starts, and financing is available. Because we assess the whole mouth first, we can recommend the smallest treatment that will actually hold, and say plainly when the smallest treatment will not.

Does insurance cover restorative procedures?

Most insurance plans cover a portion of restorative procedures. We verify your benefits and help you get the most from them. You also get a written estimate before anything starts, so the cost is clear in advance.

What is the first step?

The first step is a consultation, where we examine the whole mouth, explain the options and set out what each one involves. Seeing the whole mouth first matters because teeth do not fail in isolation: a tooth lost on one side changes how you chew on the other. From there, you get a written estimate before any treatment starts.