A tooth may need to be restored because of either damage or tooth loss. Restoring your tooth is an important step toward not only maintaining your good oral health, but your appearance as well. Obviously, decaying and missing teeth degrade your smile. At Hill Avenue Dental, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark, III, specialize in tooth restoration Superior residents depend on for whole and attractive smiles.
There are a few different options when it comes to choosing a tooth restoration. With their years of dental experience, education and advanced training, Drs. Clark will be able to advise you on which type of restoration best suits your needs.
For a tooth that is severely decayed, cracked or otherwise damaged, a dental crown can be the solution that preserves your tooth and rebuilds your smile. After the tooth in question is prepared, a dental crown—also called a cap—completely covers the remaining tooth structure to provide strength and form. Traditionally, a crown required two appointments in our office—one to prepare the tooth and place a temporary and the other to bond the permanent crown on your tooth. Now, however, there are CEREC one-visit-crowns. With this technology, we can design, build and place your crown all in our office in only one visit.
In addition, a dental crown can be combined with a bridge to replace one or more missing teeth. With a bridge, crowns are set on adjacent teeth in order to support the false tooth that bridges the gap in your smile. The result is completely natural looking and provides an enduring solution.
Tooth Restoration in Duluth, MN Area
Another option for tooth restoration Duluth, MN, residents favor is a dental implant. This lifelike restoration combines the security of a new tooth “root” with the beauty of a porcelain crown. Your new root is actually a biocompatible titanium screw that is surgically embedded in your jaw. This screw or post integrates with the surrounding bone to create a solid anchor. In addition, the implant prevents bone deterioration, which usually happens when a tooth is missing. Once you’ve healed and the implant is secure, one of the Hill Avenue dentists will attach your custom-crafted crown to complete your smile.
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If you have a tooth that is damaged or missing and you would like to know what can be done to replace it, please contact Hill Avenue Dental to learn about our tooth restoration options. We serve patients from Superior, WI, and Duluth, MN, as well as the surrounding communities.