Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry, like fillings, crowns, and bridges, repair damage or decay and ensure good oral health. At Maple Dental, cosmetic and family dentist Gurpreet Kaur, DDS, provides comprehensive oral health care to people of all ages living in and around Georgetown Place, Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, and New Haven, Indiana. Whether you want to replace a tooth lost to extraction or need a filling to prevent further tooth damage, the team can help. Call Maple Dental to schedule a restorative dentistry appointment, or book your visit online today.

What is restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and/or replacing damaged, decaying, and missing teeth. This reduces your risk of complications, improves oral health, and restores your biting and chewing ability.

At Maple Dental, Dr. Kaur has years of experience in restorative dentistry. She creates personalized treatment plans that ensure good oral well-being and a beautiful smile. 

What are some examples of restorative dentistry?

Dr. Kaur provides several types of restorative dentistry, including:

Fillings

Dr. Kaur recommends a crown if a filling can’t repair severe enamel damage or decay. A crown is a porcelain, ceramic, or metal cap bonded to your tooth. It restores your tooth’s shape and size and prevents further damage.

Crowns

Dr. Kaur recommends a crown if you have severe enamel damage or decay that can’t be repaired with a filling. A crown is a porcelain, ceramic, or metal cap bonded on top of your tooth. It restores your tooth’s shape and size and prevents further damage.

Bridges

A dental bridge fills the gap where a permanent tooth used to be. It prevents bone loss and stops the surrounding teeth from moving out of alignment.

Dental implants

Dental implants replace your natural tooth roots. Dr. Kaur places these small metal screws into your empty tooth sockets; they fuse with your bone over several weeks. After integrating with your bone, implants provide a base for crowns, bridges, and implant-retained dentures.

Root canal therapy

Root canal therapy treats inflamed or infected tooth pulp (the soft tissue inside your teeth). During a root canal, Dr. Kaur removes the pulp, cleans the inside of your tooth, and covers it with a crown to prevent harmful bacteria from reinfecting the tooth.

Dentures

Dentures are removable appliances that replace natural teeth. Dr. Kaur offers several types of dentures, including partial, complete, and implant-retained dentures.

What are the benefits of restorative dentistry?

Undergoing restorative dentistry at Maple Dental provides various benefits, including:

• Improved oral health
• Easier biting and chewing
• Easing dental pain
• Healthier, more attractive smile

Restorative dentistry also reduces your risk of complications. Repairing damage and decay now rather than later ensures that your mouth stays healthy.

Call Maple Dental today to schedule a restorative dentistry appointment, or book your visit online.