Tooth damage, loss and decay don't have to keep you from smiling, thanks to the state-of-the-art restorative dentistry solutions at Beautiful Smiles of Arizona. Through improved techniques and modern technology, our dentists can offer more options for restoring the teeth to their ideal function, shape, and appearance.
When you need top restorative dentistry in Phoenix, AZ, you can trust Dr. Raiffe and his team to listen to your goals, explain your available options, and recommend what we believe to be the most comfortable and least invasive treatment. Providing excellent care is our number one priority when restoring your beautiful smile!
Why Choose Restorative Dentistry?
Our patients visit us at Beautiful Smiles of Arizona seeking restorative dentistry to:
- Enhance and complete the smile
- Restore normal eating, chewing and biting down
- Fill spaces between teeth
- Improve or correct bite dysfunction
- Prevent tooth loss
- Relieve dental pain
- Repair damaged and decayed teeth
- Replace missing teeth
- Replace old, outdated dental treatments
Give your teeth the attention they need today! Our dental restorations in Phoenix include:
Dental Crowns
A dental crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface, restoring it to its original shape and size. Crowns are designed to protect and strengthen tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
At Beautiful Smiles of Arizona, porcelain tooth colored crowns are the most popular and most durable. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color of your teeth, giving you a long-lasting, beautiful smile. Dental crowns can restore teeth that are broken or fractured, or that need cosmetic enhancement. Crowns can also seal a dental implant or root canal for long-lasting smile restoration.
The dental crown procedure usually requires two visits to our Phoenix dental office. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory. At your second appointment, your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate, for the best results!
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a natural-looking, long-lasting tooth replacement option that can be used to replace one or more missing or damaged teeth. Implants are a top, trusted tooth replacement solution, because they promote healthy gums and jawbone, improve dental function, and can last a lifetime.
A dental implant is made up of three parts:
- Titanium post: A medical-grade titanium post that's placed into the jawbone in the area of the missing tooth's socket. The post acts as the root structure and offers a stable base for the prosthetic.
- A connecting abutment: This component connects your replacement tooth or teeth to the dental implant.
- The dental prosthetic: The restoration replaces the visible part of the missing teeth. It can be a crown, bridge, or partial or complete denture.
Our dental implant specialist at Beautiful Smiles of Arizona will place the titanium post into the jaw bone, where it will fuse naturally with surrounding bone and tissue in a process known as osseointegration, securing a foundation for the dental prosthetic. Once bonding is complete, our dentist will attach the abutment and prosthetic teeth that have the appearance and functionality of natural teeth.
Composite Dental Fillings
A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, chips and fractures. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with an amalgam-free composite fillings.
With tooth colored composite fillings, our team can match your dental restoration to the rest of your smile, and more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or more visible areas of the mouth. Composite fillings are usually placed in one visit to our Phoenix dental office and can correct teeth that are chipped, cracked, decayed, and worn. Your composite filling will then be precisely placed, shaped, and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function.
Removable Dentures
At Beautiful Smiles of Arizona, we offer comfortable and durable partial and full dentures to restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile with ease. Our goal is to offer personalized and durable denture solutions that will last you for years to come, whether you need to replace a single tooth, a few, or your entire set.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. At your consultation, our dentist will discuss the best dental bridge treatment options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. This type of bridge consists of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
Schedule Your Restorative Dentistry Consultation
Does your smile need restoration or tooth replacement? Get the answers you need at your restorative dentistry consultation! Contact us today to schedule your next visit to Beautiful Smiles of Arizona.
