The Importance of Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry plays a vital role in maintaining and improving your oral health. Whether you have cavities, cracked or broken teeth, or missing teeth, it is crucial to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and complications. Restorative dentistry not only repairs the structural integrity of your teeth but also enhances your smile’s appearance and functionality. By restoring damaged or missing teeth, you can improve your ability to chew, speak, and maintain proper oral hygiene. Our skilled restorative dentistry team at Pacific Northwest Implant Studio is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that restore your dental health and transform your smile.

The Importance of Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry plays a vital role in maintaining and improving your oral health. Whether you have cavities, cracked or broken teeth, or missing teeth, it is crucial to address these issues promptly to prevent further damage and complications. Restorative dentistry not only repairs the structural integrity of your teeth but also enhances your smile’s appearance and functionality. By restoring damaged or missing teeth, you can improve your ability to chew, speak, and maintain proper oral hygiene. Our skilled restorative dentistry team at Pacific Northwest Implant Studio is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that restore your dental health and transform your smile.

What Is the Process of Preventative Dentistry?

Step 1: Dental Examination and Oral Assessment

Professional preventative dentistry starts with a thorough review of your medical and dental history. The dentist will look at any pre-existing conditions you have and the medication you’re currently on. After that, they’ll then examine your teeth, gums, and mouth lining for signs of dental issues like tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer.

Step 2: X-Rays and Dental Cleaning

After the oral assessment, the dentist will take X-rays of your teeth. These X-rays reveal crucial details about your oral health like the extent of dental decay, jaw bone deterioration, impacted teeth, and much more.  The dentist will then use specialized dental instruments to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. Cleaning typically involves brushing the teeth, scaling, and root planing to give your white, bacteria-free teeth.

Step 3: Oral Hygiene Instructions

Once your teeth are spotless, the dentist will give you instructions for maintaining proper hygiene to maintain your teeth’s health and aesthetics. These instructions will include when and how to brush and floss your teeth, foods to eat, habits to avoid, and signs of dental complications to look out for. 

Step 4: Other Treatments

You may also receive other treatments, depending on what the dentist uncovers during the dental examination. For instance, the dentist might recommend preventative dental treatments like fluoride treatments and sealants to protect your teeth from cavity-causing bacteria. Sometimes, you may need actual treatment for conditions like tooth decay, gum disease, and other complications.

What We Offer

Fluoride Treatments: We offer fluoride treatments to strengthen your teeth and help prevent dental decay. The treatment involves applying a highly concentrated sodium varnish on your teeth. This forms a protective layer, shielding your teeth against bacteria while remineralizing the enamel to make it stronger.

Dental Sealants: Additionally, we provide dental sealants to further protect your teeth from cavity-causing bacteria. These are thin, liquid coatings that the dentist applies to your teeth to form a protective layer. The layers form a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from coming into contact with your teeth.

Periodontal Care: We also offer ongoing periodontal care to maintain the health and strength of your teeth and gums. Our periodontal care services include deep cleaning where we remove the plaque and tartar from the teeth’s surface and gum line. It also includes root planing and we’ll also screen for cancer to identify abnormal growths and tumors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Often Should I Visit My Dentist for Checkups?

Dentists recommend a dental checkup that involves deep cleaning every six months or twice a year. However, patients predisposed to dental decay and other dental complications should visit their dentists every three to four months, which translates to three to four times a year. This is the best way to keep your dental health in check.

Is Professional Fluoride Treatment Worth It?

Yes, professional fluoride treatment is definitely worth it. While using fluoridated toothpaste will give you clean, healthy toothpaste, it comes nowhere close to professional fluoride treatment. This treatment not only protects your teeth from cavities but also remineralizes the eroded parts.