Restorative Dentistry in Windham ME

Dentures act as a replacement for entire sets of teeth on the upper and lower gums, but dental implants are a more specific technique that replaces an individual tooth. If you have lost only a few teeth due to dental work, or mishap, a dental implant is an excellent substitute.

It should be noted that dental implants, while a durable solution, may also require some extra care. A dental implant essentially affixes a titanium screw into the gums and bone, to which the implant itself is attached. One of the properties of titanium, aside from being an incredibly tough metal, is that it does not provoke a response from the immune system. Extra care should be taken to ensure the gums around the implant are kept clean. If bacteria get into the sensitive gum area around the screw, it could lead to infection.

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Natural-looking restorations are what you can expect when entrusting your broken, damaged, or decayed smile to our talented team. Using zirconia and porcelain materials, we can use our digital impression system to have a custom-made dental crown placed over your vulnerable tooth, delivering the same size, shape, and shade so that it blends in beautifully with your existing smile. As long as you agree to take proper care of it, you can expect it to last a decade or more.

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Today, there are many alternatives to ensure that a missing tooth doesn’t have to become an embarrassment. One technique called a Dental Bridge is a unique solution to the problem.

A dental bridge is designed to address a particular kind of missing tooth problem for patients in Windham ME. If there is a “space” in your mouth where you have a tooth, followed by a missing tooth and then another tooth, a dental bridge is a perfect solution.

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Dentures or “false teeth” as they are more commonly known have been a reliable oral tool for centuries.

Regular dentures are a full replacement of both sets of teeth, both upper and lower. Partial dentures are any number of configurations for people that may still have some functioning teeth remaining that they wish to keep. This includes some back teeth, front teeth, or any other combination.

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Untreated cavities will spread and require more complex restorative care (i.e., dental crown, tooth removal, etc.). With tooth-colored fillings, though, there is no need for cavity-stricken teeth to worsen. By applying a color-matched composite resin, we can fill in the tooth with this malleable substance. Apart from blending in seamlessly with your teeth, they reduce the amount of tooth structure that must be removed, thus, you are less likely to need tooth removal in the future.

Seeking help for multiple cosmetic and restorative dental problems requires needing more than one type of treatment. In these cases, we will build a personalized plan that encompasses multiple services. By addressing each issue more seamlessly, we can produce beautiful results that not only improve oral and overall health but also shine a spotlight on a more visibly attractive smile.