Restorative Dentistry in Mesa, Arizona

Fillings are dental treatments used to repair decayed or damaged teeth. When a tooth experiences decay, there is a formation of cavities or holes. If left untreated, these cavities can grow, leading to severe toothache, infection, and even tooth loss. During the filling procedure, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and "fill" the area with a suitable material, such as composite resin, amalgam, gold, or ceramic. By sealing off spaces where bacteria can enter, fillings prevent further decay and strengthen the compromised tooth. Patients benefit from fillings as they restore the tooth's function and appearance, eliminate tooth pain, and prevent further dental complications.

Root canals are therapeutic dental procedures aimed at treating the infected pulp of a tooth, thereby saving the tooth from extraction. When the inner chamber of a tooth becomes infected due to deep decay, fractures, or trauma, it can result in severe pain and swelling. In a root canal procedure, the dentist removes the infected pulp, cleans, and disinfects the canal, then fills and seals the space. This treatment eliminates pain, swelling, and the spread of infection. Patients benefit from root canals as they preserve the natural tooth, prevent neighboring teeth from shifting, and restore full function and appearance.

Restore your cracked and damaged teeth with dental crowns, which are tooth-shaped "caps" that protect your tooth's natural root and revitalize the function of your bite. As one of the most versatile restorative dental procedures, dental crowns can also be used to cover up a tooth after receiving a root canal or to cap a dental implant. Since dental crowns can be made from many materials, they are ideal for a variety of restorative and cosmetic applications at our Mesa practice, so you can smile with confidence.

Dentures are removable prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They can be full (replacing all teeth in an arch) or partial (replacing several missing teeth). Made from acrylic resin and sometimes combined with metal attachments, dentures closely resemble the appearance of natural gums and teeth. By replacing missing teeth, dentures support the facial structure, improving the user's ability to chew and speak clearly. Patients benefit from dentures as they provide a functional and aesthetic solution to tooth loss, enhancing self-confidence and overall oral health.

Dental bridges are fixed prosthetic devices used to replace one or more missing teeth. They bridge the gap created by missing teeth. A typical dental bridge consists of two crowns placed on anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) on either side of the gap and a false tooth or teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics. By filling the void of missing teeth, bridges restore the natural contour of teeth and the bite's proper alignment. Patients benefit from bridges as they improve chewing and speaking ability, prevent remaining teeth from shifting out of position, and enhance facial aesthetics by preventing facial sagging due to missing teeth.