Restorative Dentistry
Makes Etna Smile Again
When something breaks down, the right tools and know-how is all that’s needed to build it back up, and that’s exactly what Old School Dental has when it comes to the teeth. For patients dealing with chipped, cracked, broken, or missing members of their smile, Dr. Staten can use custom-crafted restorations to make any problem seemingly disappear. If your smile is in need of a little TLC, you’ll find it in our office, so contact us today.
Traditional Crown & Bridge
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped restoration that simply fits over the top of a damaged tooth in order to protect it as well as bring back its original structure and appearance. Using one, Dr. Staten can fix a large cavity, repair a fractured tooth, and even cosmetically enhance an oddly shaped one. And, for those missing a tooth, a crown can even be attached to another prosthetic tooth to form a bridge, closing the gap in the smile.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
For patients dealing with a small cavity or slightly damaged tooth, Dr. Staten no longer has to use a traditional amalgam filling to restore it. Instead, he’ll utilize a composite resin-based filling, which in addition to being very strong and malleable, can also be specially colored to blend in with a patient’s smile. They also offer a more conservative treatment as well, as less enamel is needed to be removed to place a composite filling, ensuring a repaired tooth’s longevity.
Dentures & Partial Dentures
Missing teeth got you down? Do they make it harder to eat, speak, or even smile? If so, our specially designed dentures can restore your smile and quality of life all at the same time. Partial dentures can fill in the gaps between any remaining teeth like the piece of a puzzle, while full dentures can instantly bring an entire row back to life. We can even offer our patients implant-retained dentures so they can enjoy the most secure and comfortable fit available today.
Root Canals
If you have a toothache that just won’t go away (or is getting worse), then the nerve of your tooth, or the dental pulp, may have developed an infection. Every tooth has a bit of dental pulp inside it, and when it becomes damaged, it can cause quite the toothache! To relieve patients of this type of pain and save their tooth, Dr. Staten can perform a root canal right here in Old School Dental. Thanks to modern dental techniques, this often feared procedure is now only a solution to pain and never the cause.
Extractions
It’s never our team’s first choice to remove a tooth, but sometimes, it’s simply the best thing we can do to protect a patient’s oral and overall health. We will only extract a tooth if:
- It’s far too damaged to be repaired
- Gum disease has deteriorated the bone supporting it
- It won’t fall out/is blocking an adult tooth (baby teeth only)
- Room needs to be created for a new denture/upcoming orthodontic treatment
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
“Wisdom teeth” is another name for the third set of molars that start to come in around the ages of 16-21, and for most people, they simply don’t have enough room in their mouth to fit these teeth. This, in turn, can lead to pain, crowding, and even an infection as they try to erupt. If you or your child experience any issues with your wisdom teeth, Old School Dental will be happy to take a look and remove them if necessary.