Restorative Dentistry
Rebuilding Your Healthy, Functional Smile
Restorative dentistry is about more than just aesthetics; it is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of your mouth. When a tooth is missing, damaged, or decayed, it can impair your ability to eat and speak while causing surrounding teeth to shift, leading to bite misalignments and jaw joint issues. At Amelia Dental Group, we provide comprehensive solutions, including customized crowns, bridges, and dentures, to restore the strength and appearance of your natural teeth. Whether you need a simple composite filling to treat a cavity or root canal therapy to save an infected tooth, our expert team in Fernandina is dedicated to providing long-lasting care that protects your oral health and revitalizes your smile.
Restorative Dentistry
Rebuilding Your Healthy, Functional Smile
Restorative dentistry is about more than just aesthetics; it is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of your mouth. When a tooth is missing, damaged, or decayed, it can impair your ability to eat and speak while causing surrounding teeth to shift, leading to bite misalignments and jaw joint issues. At Amelia Dental Group, we provide comprehensive solutions, including customized crowns, bridges, and dentures, to restore the strength and appearance of your natural teeth. Whether you need a simple composite filling to treat a cavity or root canal therapy to save an infected tooth, our expert team in Fernandina is dedicated to providing long-lasting care that protects your oral health and revitalizes your smile.
Restorative Dentistry
Rebuilding Your Healthy, Functional Smile
Restorative dentistry is about more than just aesthetics; it is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of your mouth. When a tooth is missing, damaged, or decayed, it can impair your ability to eat and speak while causing surrounding teeth to shift, leading to bite misalignments and jaw joint issues. At Amelia Dental Group, we provide comprehensive solutions, including customized crowns, bridges, and dentures, to restore the strength and appearance of your natural teeth. Whether you need a simple composite filling to treat a cavity or root canal therapy to save an infected tooth, our expert team in Fernandina is dedicated to providing long-lasting care that protects your oral health and revitalizes your smile.
Our Restorative Services
After a thorough examination, our restorative experts will recommend personalized treatments to repair damage, restore function, and revitalize the health of your smile.
Crowns & Bridges
Restore the strength and appearance of damaged or missing teeth with custom-crafted restorations designed to look, feel, and function like your natural smile.
Complete & Partial Dentures
Regain your confidence and quality of life with personalized full or partial tooth replacement options tailored for a comfortable, secure fit.
Fillings
Repair cavities and minor damage with durable, tooth-colored materials that bond seamlessly to your enamel for a discreet and healthy result.
Repair cavities and minor damage with durable, tooth-colored materials that bond seamlessly to your enamel for a discreet and healthy result.
Root Canal Therapy
Save an infected or deeply decayed tooth and eliminate pain by removing damaged inner pulp to protect your long-term oral health.
Save an infected or deeply decayed tooth and eliminate pain by removing damaged inner pulp to protect your long-term oral health.
Crowns & Bridges
Restore the strength and appearance of damaged or missing teeth with custom-crafted restorations designed to look, feel, and function like your natural smile.
Restore the strength and appearance of damaged or missing teeth with custom-crafted restorations designed to look, feel, and function like your natural smile.
Complete & Partial Dentures
Regain your confidence and quality of life with personalized full or partial tooth replacement options tailored for a comfortable, secure fit.
Fillings
Repair cavities and minor damage with durable, tooth-colored materials that bond seamlessly to your enamel for a discreet and healthy result.
Repair cavities and minor damage with durable, tooth-colored materials that bond seamlessly to your enamel for a discreet and healthy result.
Root Canal Therapy
Save an infected or deeply decayed tooth and eliminate pain by removing damaged inner pulp to protect your long-term oral health.
Save an infected or deeply decayed tooth and eliminate pain by removing damaged inner pulp to protect your long-term oral health.
The Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth:
Replacing missing teeth is about much more than just a cosmetic advantage; it restores your essential ability to properly chew, speak, and smile with ease. We understand that tooth loss can feel like a daunting challenge, but our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step of the restorative process.
It is important to know that when a tooth is removed, the remaining space allows surrounding teeth to shift. This movement can lead to a misalignment in your bite, resulting in painful problems with your jaw joint. Additionally, these shifted teeth create hard-to-clean areas, making them much more susceptible to gum disease, decay, or even further tooth loss. Please know that you don't have to face these risks alone: we specialize in providing gentle, personalized solutions that stabilize your bite and protect your long-term health, helping you regain the vibrant, functional smile you deserve.
The Importance of Replacing Missing Teeth:
Replacing missing teeth is about much more than just a cosmetic advantage; it restores your essential ability to properly chew, speak, and smile with ease. We understand that tooth loss can feel like a daunting challenge, but our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step of the restorative process.
It is important to know that when a tooth is removed, the remaining space allows surrounding teeth to shift. This movement can lead to a misalignment in your bite, resulting in painful problems with your jaw joint. Additionally, these shifted teeth create hard-to-clean areas, making them much more susceptible to gum disease, decay, or even further tooth loss. Please know that you don't have to face these risks alone: we specialize in providing gentle, personalized solutions that stabilize your bite and protect your long-term health, helping you regain the vibrant, functional smile you deserve.
Crowns & Bridges
Durable Restorations for a Lasting Smile
At Amelia Dental Group, we provide high-quality dental crowns and bridges to our Fernandina patients who are ready to reclaim their oral health and confidence. Our team specializes in creating customized restorations for teeth that are missing, fractured, or decayed, ensuring a result that looks, feels, and functions like your natural smile. These treatments offer a durable, long-lasting solution for even the most complex dental conditions, focusing on both the strength of your bite and the aesthetics of your appearance. No matter your dental history, we are here to support you with expert care; we invite you to contact us for a comprehensive examination and a personalized consultation so we can design the exact treatment plan needed to restore your vibrant, healthy smile.
Crowns & Bridges
Durable Restorations for a Lasting Smile
At Amelia Dental Group, we provide high-quality dental crowns and bridges to our Fernandina patients who are ready to reclaim their oral health and confidence. Our team specializes in creating customized restorations for teeth that are missing, fractured, or decayed, ensuring a result that looks, feels, and functions like your natural smile. These treatments offer a durable, long-lasting solution for even the most complex dental conditions, focusing on both the strength of your bite and the aesthetics of your appearance. No matter your dental history, we are here to support you with expert care; we invite you to contact us for a comprehensive examination and a personalized consultation so we can design the exact treatment plan needed to restore your vibrant, healthy smile.
Crown & Bridges FAQs
What are dental crowns & bridges?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is permanently cemented over a tooth, in order to restore the tooth's strength, shape and size, and improve its appearance. The crown will cover the visible portion of the tooth above and right at the gum line once it is cemented into place. Crowns are used to hold weak, broken or cracked teeth together to avoid further fracturing. Crowns are also used to support large fillings, attach a bridge, or cover discolored or deformed teeth. Crowns may also be placed over dental implants.
A dental bridge is a custom-made restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It works by "bridging" the gap where teeth are absent, using the healthy teeth on either side as anchors. These anchoring teeth, known as supporting teeth, are fitted with crowns that hold everything securely in place.
What is the process for getting a dental crown?
The dentist usually requires two dental visits to install a crown. First, the dentist needs to prepare the tooth or implant for the crown. The dentist will prepare and shape the tooth so that the crown can be fitted over it. Then, the dentist makes an impression of the tooth and surrounding gums, which is then sent to a dental laboratory so that the crown can be created. The dentist fits a temporary crown over the tooth until the permanent crown is ready. During the second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and cement the finished permanent crown onto the tooth.
What is the process for getting a dental bridge?
It normally takes two or more visits for your dentist to complete your bridge. On your first visit, the supporting teeth, which are typically the ones on either side of the missing tooth, are prepared. This is done to make room for the crowns that will slide over the supporting teeth. These crowns also serve as holders of the pontic, which is the missing tooth’s replacement. Next, an impression of the supporting teeth is made so a dental laboratory can custom fit the bridge. Finally, a temporary dental bridge is inserted to protect the supporting teeth as well as the space between them.
On your second visit, the permanent bridge is placed and adjusted to ensure proper fit and function. If the fit of the bridge is satisfactory, your dentist will proceed with permanently cementing the bridge into place.
After the successful completion of the bridge, you may feel some discomfort, mild pain when biting or sensitivity to temperature changes for a few days. As advised by your dentist, you can take over-the-counter pain medicine, such as Advil, which contains ibuprofen, to alleviate the discomfort. If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, visit your dentist.
How long do dental crowns & bridges last?
Crowns generally last about five to eight years, and with good oral hygiene, most crowns and bridges last longer. Certain habits, such as fingernail biting, chewing ice, and grinding teeth, can do damage to the crown or bridge and should be avoided.
The longevity of your dental bridge depends in large part on the quality of the material in the bridge, as well as your oral hygiene, diet and the health of the supporting teeth and gums. Please ask your dentist for proper brushing and flossing techniques.
Complete & Partial Dentures
Like many things in life, the importance of something is never truly appreciated until it is gone. If you’ve lost your teeth due to injury, decay, or gum disease, dentures can help restore your way of life. aiding in essential functions like eating and speaking while rebuilding your confidence and smile. Because every patient’s journey is unique, we offer a range of solutions, including complete dentures, partials, and implant-supported options, as well as immediate stayplates for those transitioning after extractions.
Complete & Partial Dentures
Like many things in life, the importance of something is never truly appreciated until it is gone. If you’ve lost your teeth due to injury, decay, or gum disease, dentures can help restore your way of life. aiding in essential functions like eating and speaking while rebuilding your confidence and smile. Because every patient’s journey is unique, we offer a range of solutions, including complete dentures, partials, and implant-supported options, as well as immediate stayplates for those transitioning after extractions.
Different Denture Options
At Amelia Dental Group, we offer a full range of personalized denture solutions to restore your smile’s beauty and essential function. From complete and partial dentures to modern implant-supported options for maximum stability, our Fernandina team ensures a natural look and comfortable fit. Whether you need immediate dentures on the day of an extraction or a temporary stayplate during healing, we use precise, custom models to help you eat, speak, and smile with renewed pride.
Complete Dentures
A complete denture is a full-arch replacement designed to restore both the beauty and essential function of your smile when all teeth have been lost in the upper or lower jaw. Beyond providing a natural appearance, these custom-crafted restorations are vital for maintaining your facial structure and regaining the ability to eat and speak with clarity and ease. By using an accurate, personalized model of your mouth, we ensure the best possible fit and stability, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods and interact with others with renewed confidence.
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Making a denture is a process that usually takes about 6-12 weeks; this can vary from one patient to another. It also depends on the type of denture and the technique the dentist or the laboratory technician uses to make the denture.
Complete dentures are made using your mouth as a model. First, the dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory. At the next visit, the dentist will record the relationship of the arches that best resemble your original bite and help you select the shape and color of the denture teeth and gums. Keep in mind that the color of everyone’s gums varies. To make a more natural denture, the dentist will help you choose the shade that best matches your mouth. In the subsequent visits, the dentist will adjust your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and functionality of the denture teeth and gums. After a satisfactory fit and appearance is achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for fabrication.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is permanently cemented over a tooth, in order to restore the tooth's strength, shape and size, and improve its appearance. The crown will cover the visible portion of the tooth above and right at the gum line once it is cemented into place. Crowns are used to hold weak, broken or cracked teeth together to avoid further fracturing. Crowns are also used to support large fillings, attach a bridge, or cover discolored or deformed teeth. Crowns may also be placed over dental implants.
A dental bridge is a custom-made restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It works by "bridging" the gap where teeth are absent, using the healthy teeth on either side as anchors. These anchoring teeth, known as supporting teeth, are fitted with crowns that hold everything securely in place.
Immediate Dentures
If you've suffered severe tooth decay, injury, or gum disease and need your remaining teeth replaced, an immediate denture can help relieve you of some concerns you may have after the extraction process is complete. An immediate denture, as its name implies, is a denture that is placed in your mouth immediately after your teeth are removed. It makes the transition to dentures less noticeable and also helps keep you performing everyday functions, like chewing and speaking.
LEARN MORE:
Immediate dentures are made using your mouth as a model. First, the dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and establish a bite that best resembles your original bite. The dentist will also help you select the shape and color of the denture teeth and gums. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory.
During the next visit, the dentist will adjust your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and functionality of the denture teeth and gums. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat this step to ensure that everything is just right.
After a satisfactory fit and appearance are achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for fabrication. At the subsequent visit, the remaining teeth will be removed and the denture will be delivered. Please note that the extractions may be performed at one visit or they may be removed in two or more visits, depending on the number and condition of the teeth to be extracted, the shape of your jaws and your health condition. The dentist will best advise you of the preferred timing for your extractions.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are replacement teeth for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. Partial dentures can be taken in and out of the mouth and consist of a denture base, which closely resembles the color of your gums, and denture teeth, which are attached to a supporting framework. The partial denture then attaches to the existing teeth via a clasp or some other retentive device.
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Partial dentures are made using a model of your mouth. Making a partial denture requires about 6-8 weeks; this can vary from one patient to another. It also could depend on the type of denture and the technique your dentist or the laboratory technician uses.
The first step in making a partial denture is the preparation of the teeth. During this phase, your dentist may prepare the teeth that the partial denture will use for support. Next, your dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and record your bite. The impressions are then sent to the dental laboratory.
At the subsequent visits, your dentist will evaluate your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and function of the partial denture teeth and gums.
After the final satisfactory fit and appearance are achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for final fabrication.
The Stayplate (Temporary Dentures)
If you are scheduled to have a tooth pulled before getting your partial denture, then your dentist may advise you to get a temporary partial denture or a stayplate while your gums and their supporting bone are healing. A stayplate will replace the missing tooth or teeth and can help you with your chewing and speaking until a more permanent solution is achieved. A stayplate will also help maintain your appearance when in public and keep your existing teeth from shifting in your mouth and creating bigger problems.
LEARN MORE:
Stayplates are made using your mouth as a model. First, your dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and establish a bite that best resembles your original bite. Your dentist will also help you select the shape and color of the stayplate for your teeth and gums. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory.
At the subsequent visit, the teeth will be removed, and the stayplate will be delivered.
Please keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect stayplate. After delivery, it may require a few adjustment visits and some time for you and your stayplate to adapt to each other.
Stayplates can also alter your eating; you will not have the same chewing efficiency as you had with your natural teeth. Stayplate will also alter your speaking and it may require a bit of practice before you get comfortable.
The most important point to remember is that adjusting to your stayplate is a process, and a stayplate is a temporary replacement until another form of treatment, such as an implant, bridge or a partial denture, can be made.
Implant-Supported Denture
There are new advances in making dentures: one such advance is an implant-supported denture that stabilizes the denture. This kind of denture requires the placement of implants in your mouth before making the denture. An implant-supported denture is a modern restorative solution designed for patients who want more stability than a traditional denture can provide. Unlike a standard denture that rests directly on the gums, this version is securely anchored to the jawbone by dental implants.
Complete & Partial Dentures
Like many things in life, the importance of something is never truly appreciated until it is gone. If you’ve lost your teeth due to injury, decay, or gum disease, dentures can help restore your way of life. aiding in essential functions like eating and speaking while rebuilding your confidence and smile. Because every patient’s journey is unique, we offer a range of solutions, including complete dentures, partials, and implant-supported options, as well as immediate stayplates for those transitioning after extractions.
Different Denture Options
At Amelia Dental Group, we offer a full range of personalized denture solutions to restore your smile’s beauty and essential function. From complete and partial dentures to modern implant-supported options for maximum stability, our Fernandina team ensures a natural look and comfortable fit. Whether you need immediate dentures on the day of an extraction or a temporary stayplate during healing, we use precise, custom models to help you eat, speak, and smile with renewed pride.
Complete Dentures
A complete denture is a full-arch replacement designed to restore both the beauty and essential function of your smile when all teeth have been lost in the upper or lower jaw. Beyond providing a natural appearance, these custom-crafted restorations are vital for maintaining your facial structure and regaining the ability to eat and speak with clarity and ease. By using an accurate, personalized model of your mouth, we ensure the best possible fit and stability, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods and interact with others with renewed confidence.
LEARN MORE:
Making a denture is a process that usually takes about 6-12 weeks; this can vary from one patient to another. It also depends on the type of denture and the technique the dentist or the laboratory technician uses to make the denture.
Complete dentures are made using your mouth as a model. First, the dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory. At the next visit, the dentist will record the relationship of the arches that best resemble your original bite and help you select the shape and color of the denture teeth and gums. Keep in mind that the color of everyone’s gums varies. To make a more natural denture, the dentist will help you choose the shade that best matches your mouth. In the subsequent visits, the dentist will adjust your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and functionality of the denture teeth and gums. After a satisfactory fit and appearance is achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for fabrication.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is permanently cemented over a tooth, in order to restore the tooth's strength, shape and size, and improve its appearance. The crown will cover the visible portion of the tooth above and right at the gum line once it is cemented into place. Crowns are used to hold weak, broken or cracked teeth together to avoid further fracturing. Crowns are also used to support large fillings, attach a bridge, or cover discolored or deformed teeth. Crowns may also be placed over dental implants.
A dental bridge is a custom-made restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It works by "bridging" the gap where teeth are absent, using the healthy teeth on either side as anchors. These anchoring teeth, known as supporting teeth, are fitted with crowns that hold everything securely in place.
Immediate Dentures
If you've suffered severe tooth decay, injury, or gum disease and need your remaining teeth replaced, an immediate denture can help relieve you of some concerns you may have after the extraction process is complete. An immediate denture, as its name implies, is a denture that is placed in your mouth immediately after your teeth are removed. It makes the transition to dentures less noticeable and also helps keep you performing everyday functions, like chewing and speaking.
LEARN MORE:
Immediate dentures are made using your mouth as a model. First, the dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and establish a bite that best resembles your original bite. The dentist will also help you select the shape and color of the denture teeth and gums. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory.
During the next visit, the dentist will adjust your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and functionality of the denture teeth and gums. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat this step to ensure that everything is just right.
After a satisfactory fit and appearance are achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for fabrication. At the subsequent visit, the remaining teeth will be removed and the denture will be delivered. Please note that the extractions may be performed at one visit or they may be removed in two or more visits, depending on the number and condition of the teeth to be extracted, the shape of your jaws and your health condition. The dentist will best advise you of the preferred timing for your extractions.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are replacement teeth for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. Partial dentures can be taken in and out of the mouth and consist of a denture base, which closely resembles the color of your gums, and denture teeth, which are attached to a supporting framework. The partial denture then attaches to the existing teeth via a clasp or some other retentive device.
LEARN MORE:
Partial dentures are made using a model of your mouth. Making a partial denture requires about 6-8 weeks; this can vary from one patient to another. It also could depend on the type of denture and the technique your dentist or the laboratory technician uses.
The first step in making a partial denture is the preparation of the teeth. During this phase, your dentist may prepare the teeth that the partial denture will use for support. Next, your dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and record your bite. The impressions are then sent to the dental laboratory.
At the subsequent visits, your dentist will evaluate your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and function of the partial denture teeth and gums.
After the final satisfactory fit and appearance are achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for final fabrication.
The Stayplate (Temporary Dentures)
If you are scheduled to have a tooth pulled before getting your partial denture, then your dentist may advise you to get a temporary partial denture or a stayplate while your gums and their supporting bone are healing. A stayplate will replace the missing tooth or teeth and can help you with your chewing and speaking until a more permanent solution is achieved. A stayplate will also help maintain your appearance when in public and keep your existing teeth from shifting in your mouth and creating bigger problems.
LEARN MORE:
Stayplates are made using your mouth as a model. First, your dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and establish a bite that best resembles your original bite. Your dentist will also help you select the shape and color of the stayplate for your teeth and gums. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory.
At the subsequent visit, the teeth will be removed, and the stayplate will be delivered.
Please keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect stayplate. After delivery, it may require a few adjustment visits and some time for you and your stayplate to adapt to each other.
Stayplates can also alter your eating; you will not have the same chewing efficiency as you had with your natural teeth. Stayplate will also alter your speaking and it may require a bit of practice before you get comfortable.
The most important point to remember is that adjusting to your stayplate is a process, and a stayplate is a temporary replacement until another form of treatment, such as an implant, bridge or a partial denture, can be made.
Implant-Supported Denture
There are new advances in making dentures: one such advance is an implant-supported denture that stabilizes the denture. This kind of denture requires the placement of implants in your mouth before making the denture. An implant-supported denture is a modern restorative solution designed for patients who want more stability than a traditional denture can provide. Unlike a standard denture that rests directly on the gums, this version is securely anchored to the jawbone by dental implants.
Different Denture Options
At Amelia Dental Group, we offer a full range of personalized denture solutions to restore your smile’s beauty and essential function. From complete and partial dentures to modern implant-supported options for maximum stability, our Fernandina team ensures a natural look and comfortable fit. Whether you need immediate dentures on the day of an extraction or a temporary stayplate during healing, we use precise, custom models to help you eat, speak, and smile with renewed pride.
Complete Dentures
A complete denture is a full-arch replacement designed to restore both the beauty and essential function of your smile when all teeth have been lost in the upper or lower jaw. Beyond providing a natural appearance, these custom-crafted restorations are vital for maintaining your facial structure and regaining the ability to eat and speak with clarity and ease. By using an accurate, personalized model of your mouth, we ensure the best possible fit and stability, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods and interact with others with renewed confidence.
LEARN MORE:
Making a denture is a process that usually takes about 6-12 weeks; this can vary from one patient to another. It also depends on the type of denture and the technique the dentist or the laboratory technician uses to make the denture.
Complete dentures are made using your mouth as a model. First, the dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory. At the next visit, the dentist will record the relationship of the arches that best resemble your original bite and help you select the shape and color of the denture teeth and gums. Keep in mind that the color of everyone’s gums varies. To make a more natural denture, the dentist will help you choose the shade that best matches your mouth. In the subsequent visits, the dentist will adjust your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and functionality of the denture teeth and gums. After a satisfactory fit and appearance is achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for fabrication.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is permanently cemented over a tooth, in order to restore the tooth's strength, shape and size, and improve its appearance. The crown will cover the visible portion of the tooth above and right at the gum line once it is cemented into place. Crowns are used to hold weak, broken or cracked teeth together to avoid further fracturing. Crowns are also used to support large fillings, attach a bridge, or cover discolored or deformed teeth. Crowns may also be placed over dental implants.
A dental bridge is a custom-made restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It works by "bridging" the gap where teeth are absent, using the healthy teeth on either side as anchors. These anchoring teeth, known as supporting teeth, are fitted with crowns that hold everything securely in place.
Immediate Dentures
If you've suffered severe tooth decay, injury, or gum disease and need your remaining teeth replaced, an immediate denture can help relieve you of some concerns you may have after the extraction process is complete. An immediate denture, as its name implies, is a denture that is placed in your mouth immediately after your teeth are removed. It makes the transition to dentures less noticeable and also helps keep you performing everyday functions, like chewing and speaking.
LEARN MORE:
Immediate dentures are made using your mouth as a model. First, the dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and establish a bite that best resembles your original bite. The dentist will also help you select the shape and color of the denture teeth and gums. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory.
During the next visit, the dentist will adjust your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and functionality of the denture teeth and gums. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat this step to ensure that everything is just right.
After a satisfactory fit and appearance are achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for fabrication. At the subsequent visit, the remaining teeth will be removed and the denture will be delivered. Please note that the extractions may be performed at one visit or they may be removed in two or more visits, depending on the number and condition of the teeth to be extracted, the shape of your jaws and your health condition. The dentist will best advise you of the preferred timing for your extractions.
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are replacement teeth for people who have lost one or more of their teeth. Partial dentures can be taken in and out of the mouth and consist of a denture base, which closely resembles the color of your gums, and denture teeth, which are attached to a supporting framework. The partial denture then attaches to the existing teeth via a clasp or some other retentive device.
LEARN MORE:
Partial dentures are made using a model of your mouth. Making a partial denture requires about 6-8 weeks; this can vary from one patient to another. It also could depend on the type of denture and the technique your dentist or the laboratory technician uses.
The first step in making a partial denture is the preparation of the teeth. During this phase, your dentist may prepare the teeth that the partial denture will use for support. Next, your dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and record your bite. The impressions are then sent to the dental laboratory.
At the subsequent visits, your dentist will evaluate your bite, test your speech and check the appearance and function of the partial denture teeth and gums.
After the final satisfactory fit and appearance are achieved, the denture is then sent back to the laboratory for final fabrication.
The Stayplate (Temporary Dentures)
If you are scheduled to have a tooth pulled before getting your partial denture, then your dentist may advise you to get a temporary partial denture or a stayplate while your gums and their supporting bone are healing. A stayplate will replace the missing tooth or teeth and can help you with your chewing and speaking until a more permanent solution is achieved. A stayplate will also help maintain your appearance when in public and keep your existing teeth from shifting in your mouth and creating bigger problems.
LEARN MORE:
Stayplates are made using your mouth as a model. First, your dentist will take an accurate impression of the upper and lower arches of your mouth and establish a bite that best resembles your original bite. Your dentist will also help you select the shape and color of the stayplate for your teeth and gums. This impression is then sent to the dental laboratory.
At the subsequent visit, the teeth will be removed, and the stayplate will be delivered.
Please keep in mind that there is no such thing as a perfect stayplate. After delivery, it may require a few adjustment visits and some time for you and your stayplate to adapt to each other.
Stayplates can also alter your eating; you will not have the same chewing efficiency as you had with your natural teeth. Stayplate will also alter your speaking and it may require a bit of practice before you get comfortable.
The most important point to remember is that adjusting to your stayplate is a process, and a stayplate is a temporary replacement until another form of treatment, such as an implant, bridge or a partial denture, can be made.
Implant-Supported Denture
There are new advances in making dentures: one such advance is an implant-supported denture that stabilizes the denture. This kind of denture requires the placement of implants in your mouth before making the denture. An implant-supported denture is a modern restorative solution designed for patients who want more stability than a traditional denture can provide. Unlike a standard denture that rests directly on the gums, this version is securely anchored to the jawbone by dental implants.
Fillings
What Is A Cavity & Why Did You Get One?
Cavities, as their name implies, are essentially holes in your teeth caused by decay. You can sometimes spot a cavity, as the area surrounding the hole generally looks dark brown or gray. The main culprits to blame for your cavity are certain types of bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria are contained in plaque, and they interact with the carbohydrates and sugars in your food, creating an acidic environment that dissolves the protective enamel on the outer layer of your tooth. Once the acid succeeds in eroding the enamel, your tooth is exposed, leaving just the softer dentin layer, which will ultimately cause the formation of a cavity. At this point, the decay process rapidly speeds up and spreads deeper into the tooth.
A filling is necessary to treat your cavity because if left untreated, the decay will eventually grow and will enter the nerve canal. And yes, this can be as painful as it sounds. It can also lead to more serious problems, such as infection or abscess. A filling may also be needed to replace or repair an old, worn-down existing filling or to fix a chipped tooth. In addition to potential pain and discomfort and possible tooth loss, if you wait to have your cavity filled, it may end up requiring a more difficult process, such as a root canal, to save your tooth. And it could also cost you a lot more money to fix. The bottom line is you should get your cavity filled as soon as you can.
Fillings
What Is A Cavity & Why Did You Get One?
Cavities, as their name implies, are essentially holes in your teeth caused by decay. You can sometimes spot a cavity, as the area surrounding the hole generally looks dark brown or gray. The main culprits to blame for your cavity are certain types of bacteria in your mouth. These bacteria are contained in plaque, and they interact with the carbohydrates and sugars in your food, creating an acidic environment that dissolves the protective enamel on the outer layer of your tooth. Once the acid succeeds in eroding the enamel, your tooth is exposed, leaving just the softer dentin layer, which will ultimately cause the formation of a cavity. At this point, the decay process rapidly speeds up and spreads deeper into the tooth.
A filling is necessary to treat your cavity because if left untreated, the decay will eventually grow and will enter the nerve canal. And yes, this can be as painful as it sounds. It can also lead to more serious problems, such as infection or abscess. A filling may also be needed to replace or repair an old, worn-down existing filling or to fix a chipped tooth. In addition to potential pain and discomfort and possible tooth loss, if you wait to have your cavity filled, it may end up requiring a more difficult process, such as a root canal, to save your tooth. And it could also cost you a lot more money to fix. The bottom line is you should get your cavity filled as soon as you can.
Composite Fillings
(Tooth Colored Fillings)
Composite is the filling material of choice when it comes to matching your tooth color. Composite fillings consist of plastic and glass particles. They have become the most popular filling materials because they can match your existing tooth color, and they also solidly bond or glue to the tooth.
After the decay in your tooth has been cleaned, a cleansing gel is applied. Next, a bonding solution is applied, finally followed by the composite filling material. Composite is hardened by applying a high-intensity blue light. It only takes a few seconds for the materials to harden.
Once the tooth is filled and the composite has hardened, the filling is checked to ensure the proper shape and look. At this point, any necessary adjustments are made, and then your filling is complete.
Composite Fillings
(Tooth Colored Fillings)
Composite is the filling material of choice when it comes to matching your tooth color. Composite fillings consist of plastic and glass particles. They have become the most popular filling materials because they can match your existing tooth color, and they also solidly bond or glue to the tooth.
After the decay in your tooth has been cleaned, a cleansing gel is applied. Next, a bonding solution is applied, finally followed by the composite filling material. Composite is hardened by applying a high-intensity blue light. It only takes a few seconds for the materials to harden.
Once the tooth is filled and the composite has hardened, the filling is checked to ensure the proper shape and look. At this point, any necessary adjustments are made, and then your filling is complete.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a vital restorative procedure designed to save a natural tooth when infection or trauma reaches the inner pulp. While many patients associate root canals with discomfort, modern dental techniques and equipment have transformed the process into a relatively painless experience that actually eliminates the source of your toothache. By gently removing the infected tissue, clearing out bacteria, and sealing the canal with a durable filling, often followed by a protective crown, we can restore both the form and function of your tooth. At Amelia Dental Group, our goal is to help you keep your natural teeth whenever possible, providing a quick and effective solution that stops the spread of infection and returns you to a healthy, pain-free smile.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a vital restorative procedure designed to save a natural tooth when infection or trauma reaches the inner pulp. While many patients associate root canals with discomfort, modern dental techniques and equipment have transformed the process into a relatively painless experience that actually eliminates the source of your toothache. By gently removing the infected tissue, clearing out bacteria, and sealing the canal with a durable filling, often followed by a protective crown, we can restore both the form and function of your tooth. At Amelia Dental Group, our goal is to help you keep your natural teeth whenever possible, providing a quick and effective solution that stops the spread of infection and returns you to a healthy, pain-free smile.
Root Canal Therapy FAQs
What is root canal therapy?
Root canal therapy is the most commonly performed procedure among all endodontic treatment procedures. An endodontist performs root canal treatment to treat problems related to the soft inner pulp of a tooth.
What does the root canal procedure involve?
The procedure takes place in four steps. First, the dentist studies the X-ray of the infected tooth and then administers a local anesthetic. Then, the dentist removes the inflamed nerve tissue through an opening in the crown of the tooth. The root canal is cleaned properly so that no debris or bacteria are left behind. This will ensure that infection and tissue swelling do not happen again. In the second step of the root canal procedure, the dentist will seal off the cleaned root canal cavity. This is to prevent fluids and bacteria from entering the cavity. In the third step, the root canal is filled with gutta-percha and an adhesive cement mixture. In the fourth and final step, a crown is placed on the sealed tooth, which allows the tooth to function normally.
What are the symptoms or signs that a root canal is needed?
You may need a root canal if a tooth is causing you pain or if the gums adjacent to the tooth are tender and swollen. Another symptom is if the tooth appears discolored and has become extra sensitive to heat and cold. If these symptoms reveal inflamed and infected pulp inside the tooth, then your dentist may recommend a root canal procedure.
Why do I need a root canal?
Root canal treatment is required when nerve tissue inside the teeth degenerates. Without root canal treatment, the infection in the tooth pulp can result in an abscess, which in turn can cause damage to the jawbone. You will need a root canal to save your tooth and to ensure that the tissue around the root of the tooth remains healthy and free from inflammation.
Why is root canal therapy necessary?
When the nerves inside the tooth pulp die, the tooth dentin and enamel can no longer receive organic nutrients and moisture. The inflamed tissue surrounding the tooth causes a toothache, and infection can damage the bones around the teeth. If the damaged pulp is not treated, bacterial infection and inflammation can loosen the tooth, and it may have to be removed. Therefore, root canal therapy is necessary to preserve the tooth and also protect the jawbone.
What are the causes of dental pulp or nerve damage?
Dental caries(cavities), chipped teeth, cracked dental fillings, and injury to the teeth can cause damage to the dental pulp. If dental caries are not treated in time, the decay spreads inwards into the tooth pulp, causing nerve damage. Cracked dental fillings allow saliva and harmful bacteria to reach the root canal and infect the pulp. Fractured teeth can expose the pulp. Injury to the teeth can cause pulp damage even if there are no external signs of damage to the inside of the teeth.
Root Canal Therapy FAQs
What is root canal therapy?
Root canal therapy is the most commonly performed procedure among all endodontic treatment procedures. An endodontist performs root canal treatment to treat problems related to the soft inner pulp of a tooth.
Why do I need a root canal?
Root canal treatment is required when nerve tissue inside the teeth degenerates. Without root canal treatment, the infection in the tooth pulp can result in an abscess, which in turn can cause damage to the jawbone. You will need a root canal to save your tooth and to ensure that the tissue around the root of the tooth remains healthy and free from inflammation.
There are several reasons why your tooth may become irritated and inflamed, such as deep decay, large fillings, trauma to the tooth, a chipped tooth or even repeated dental work.
What are the symptoms or signs that a root canal is needed?
You may need a root canal if a tooth is causing you pain or if the gums adjacent to the tooth are tender and swollen. Another symptom is if the tooth appears discolored and has become extra sensitive to heat and cold. If these symptoms reveal inflamed and infected pulp inside the tooth, then your dentist may recommend a root canal procedure.
Why is root canal therapy necessary?
When the nerves inside the tooth pulp die, the tooth dentin and enamel can no longer receive organic nutrients and moisture. The inflamed tissue surrounding the tooth causes a toothache, and infection can damage the bones around the teeth. If the damaged pulp is not treated, bacterial infection and inflammation can loosen the tooth, and it may have to be removed. Therefore, root canal therapy is necessary to preserve the tooth and also protect the jawbone.
What does the root canal procedure involve?
The procedure takes place in four steps. First, the dentist studies the X-ray of the infected tooth and then administers a local anesthetic. Then, the dentist removes the inflamed nerve tissue through an opening in the crown of the tooth. The root canal is cleaned properly so that no debris or bacteria are left behind. This will ensure that infection and tissue swelling do not happen again. In the second step of the root canal procedure, the dentist will seal off the cleaned root canal cavity. This is to prevent fluids and bacteria from entering the cavity. In the third step, the root canal is filled with gutta-percha and an adhesive cement mixture. In the fourth and final step, a crown is placed on the sealed tooth, which allows the tooth to function normally.
What are the causes of dental pulp or nerve damage?
Dental caries(cavities), chipped teeth, cracked dental fillings, and injury to the teeth can cause damage to the dental pulp. If dental caries are not treated in time, the decay spreads inwards into the tooth pulp, causing nerve damage. Cracked dental fillings allow saliva and harmful bacteria to reach the root canal and infect the pulp. Fractured teeth can expose the pulp. Injury to the teeth can cause pulp damage even if there are no external signs of damage to the inside of the teeth.
Reclaim Your Smile With Expert Restorative Care
At Amelia Dental Group, we believe every patient deserves a healthy, functional, and confident smile, even after experiencing dental decay or damage. Our practice is dedicated to repairing your teeth and preserving your natural smile with long-lasting solutions. Call us today at (904) 261-7181 or schedule your appointment online to get started on your path to a fully restored smile.
