Restorative Dentistry In Whitby

Restorative dentistry is the term dental professionals use to explain how they replace missing or affected teeth. Fillings, crowns (“caps”), bridges, and implants are common restorative procedures. The goal is to bring back your child's natural smile and prevent future oral health issues. Restorative procedures help children keep their teeth properly aligned, preventing plaque build-up, and boosting their appearance and self-esteem. When an oral health issue is found, our pediatric dentist ensures your child receives timely and appropriate treatment. Restorative dentistry also involves the diagnosis and treatment of tooth pain and periodontal (gum) disease.

Dental Crowns In Whitby | When You Need One

A dental crown is a custom-made cover that fits over an original tooth that has either been decayed, damaged, or cracked, and is used to fully cover a portion of tooth that lies above the gumline. Crowns are made from a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin, or a mix of these materials. Porcelain generally has the most natural appearance, although it is often less durable. Most crowns nowadays are made with a white-based ceramic, and Zirconia ceramic has been reported to have the highest level of mechanical properties. Zirconia bases can be used with a porcelain outer layer to deliver great esthetic outcomes. The treatment plan for a crown involves:

1. Numbing the tooth to remove any decay
2. Sculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for a dental crown
3. Making an impression of your child's teeth in order to create a custom-made crown (usually takes 1-2-weeks)
4. Making a temporary crown out of acrylic resin and fitting it onto the affected tooth
5. Applying the custom-made crown by removing the temporary crown
6. After ensuring the crown has the proper look and fit, our dentist cements it into place

This process generally consists of 2-3 visits over a 3-4-week period. Once the procedure is completed, proper dental hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing, is required to maintain healthy, bacteria-free teeth, gums, and crowns. This helps in the prevention of gum disease. Given proper care, dental crowns can last a lifetime.