At Livonia Dental, we understand that dental issues can arise unexpectedly or develop over time. Some of these problems can affect both the function and look of your smile. When your smile isn’t its best, it can be hard to be confident and stay healthy. Therefore, we offer a range of restorative dentistry services to help you regain your oral health and confidence.
Whether you’re dealing with damaged teeth, missing teeth, or other dental concerns, Dr. El-Awadie and our experienced team are here to provide personalized care and restore your smile to its full beauty. In addition to restorative care, we offer a wide variety of dental services to address any oral health need you may have.
Our Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry Services
With the right restorative treatment, Dr. Wassim El-Awadi can bring back your smile.
Dental Crowns: Dental crowns are custom-made caps that cover and protect a damaged or weakened tooth. They restore the tooth’s strength, functionality, and appearance, ensuring long-lasting results.
Dental Bridges: Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth. They consist of artificial teeth anchored to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
Dentures and partials: Dentures and partials are removable appliances that replace multiple missing teeth. Whether you need partial dentures to fill in gaps or full dentures for a complete smile restoration, we offer custom-fit options for your comfort and confidence.
Dental Implants: Dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement. These titanium posts are surgically placed into the jawbone to provide a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture. Implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth. As a result, it offers a permanent solution for missing teeth.
TMJ Treatment: TMJ treatment focuses on relieving jaw pain and improving jaw function. Dentists may recommend mouthguards, physical therapy, or medications to help reduce discomfort.
Periodontal Disease Treatment: Periodontal disease treatment removes plaque and tartar buildup from below the gum line. Deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing can stop gum disease and prevent further damage to your gums and teeth.
Why Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and restoring the function and aesthetics of your teeth. This branch of dentistry not only improves the appearance of your smile but also ensures that your teeth are healthy, strong, and able to perform their essential functions.
Missing teeth can have far-reaching effects on your oral health, appearance, and overall well-being. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, leaving gaps in your smile can lead to several issues that go beyond aesthetics.
Restore Function
Each tooth in your mouth plays a vital role in chewing, biting, and speaking. When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth may shift or tilt into the empty space. This can disrupt your bite alignment. This can lead to difficulty chewing food properly. Over time, this can impact your ability to enjoy a varied and nutritious diet. Additionally, changes in bite alignment can result in uneven wear on your remaining teeth. As a result, this can lead to premature wear and potential jaw joint issues.
Prevent Bone Loss and Changes in Facial Structure
One of the most significant consequences of missing teeth is bone loss in the jawbone. The roots of your teeth stimulate the surrounding bone tissue. Normally, this keeps it healthy and strong. When a tooth is missing, the bone in that area no longer receives stimulation and begins to deteriorate over time. This can lead to a sunken look, changes in facial structure, and an aged appearance. Dental implants, which mimic the function of natural tooth roots, can help preserve bone density and maintain facial contours.
Preserve Oral Health
Empty spaces left by missing teeth create pockets where food particles and bacteria can accumulate, leading to an increased risk of gum disease and decay in the neighboring teeth. Gum disease, if left untreated, can progress to more severe forms and even result in further tooth loss. Replacing missing teeth can reduce the risk of developing these oral health issues.