Restorative Dentistry – Raleigh, NC
Rebuilding Smiles Using Quality, Custom-Crafted Dental Restorations
There are countless reasons why a tooth may need to be repaired, like a cavity or dental damage. Fortunately, Dr. Ricke and his team of experienced dentistry professionals offer several solutions to help rebuild your smile and protect treated teeth, like natural-looking dental crowns, customized fixed bridges, and if the damage is severe, he also offers tooth extractions. If you have an imperfect or damaged tooth, call our dental office today to see how we can help with restorative dentistry in Raleigh, NC!
Why Choose Lake Boone Dentistry Raleigh for Restorative Dentistry?
- Natural-Looking Restorations
- Attentive & Caring Team
- Biocompatible Cavity Fillings
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Most people will get a cavity at some point in their life. The key to keeping a small cavity from developing into a more severe problem is treating it early on. At Lake Boone Dentistry Raleigh, we use tooth-colored composite resin to repair the affected structure. Unlike metal fillings, tooth-colored ones fuse with the natural enamel, creating a tight bond that minimizes the risk of further decay. Once the treatment is complete, you won’t even be able to notice what tooth the filling is in!
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Dental Crowns
If a filling won’t be enough to repair a tooth that is damaged or decayed, Dr. Ricke also offers custom-crafted dental crowns that can be made from a variety of different materials, including natural looking ceramic. The restoration is made to fit over the portion of your tooth that lies above the gumline, strengthening it and protecting it from harmful oral bacteria. That way, you can eat and speak confidently and comfortably.
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Tooth Extractions
There are many reasons in which we may suggest removing a tooth, like extensive decay or damage, overcrowding, or as a result of gum disease. We don’t recommend this treatment lightly, and it’s always with the best interest of your other existing teeth in mind. In some cases, we may recommend extracting a tooth if it poses a threat to the rest of your mouth to preserve your oral health.
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, are the last permanent teeth to erupt in the mouth. They typically do so between the ages of 16 and 25, and in some cases, they become impacted below the surface of the gumline and require surgical extraction. Dr. Ricke is able to provide preventive wisdom tooth extraction to reduce your risk of misalignment, infection, and bite problems if there’s not enough room in your mouth to accommodate your third molars.