Restorative Dentistry

The focus of restorative dentistry is to repair or replace damaged and missing teeth. Restorative dentistry returns your chewing force, improves your ability to enjoy food, improves your speaking ability, and provides you with a more attractive smile. The benefits far outweigh any temporary discomfort you may experience in the dental chair.

Common Restorative Dentistry Procedures

The specific procedure our dentists recommend depends on the oral health issue when you present with at Orn Family Dentistry. Below are brief descriptions of the four most common procedures our dentists perform to improve the long-term oral health of our patients.

Bridge

A dental bridge replaces one or more of your natural teeth lost to dental disease or trauma. Our dentist attaches the artificial teeth to a bracket or crown and then affixes the bracket or crown to the teeth on either side of those that are missing. The nearby teeth must be strong enough to withstand the pressure of the dental bridge for this option to work for you.

Crown

If you have a chipped, cracked, or badly decayed back tooth, placing a dental crown on top of it helps to save the tooth from extraction. Our dentist needs to remove a portion of the tooth to ensure that the crown will fit securely. You may also receive a dental crown after a root canal to prevent further infection.

Implant

Dental implants replace some or all of your natural teeth. Many patients prefer this option because implants look, feel, and function just as their natural teeth do. When you receive an implant, a dentist first installs a titanium ‘root’ in your jaw to replace your missing tooth(teeth). Several weeks later, you return to our dental practice to have the abutment and artificial crown/bridge attached. Abutment is the name of the piece that holds the artificial crown and root together.

Root canal

To work with our dental professionals for most root canals that you may need in Jamestown, ND, come see us at Orn Family Dentistry. We offer a wide variety of services from an experienced, knowledgeable dental team. Call us today to make an appointment!

Contact Us to Learn More

Restorative Dentistry consists of these and a few other services. If you are experiencing any type of oral discomfort, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to see if one of these procedures could help you feel better.