What is restorative dentistry?
The first question we got is what is restorative dentistry? Well, restorative dentistry is basically what's in the word, right? We're restoring teeth; dentistry is about teeth and restorative meaning we're fixing what's broken or what's not there.
What is the difference between restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry?
The next question is what is the difference between cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry? Well, cosmetic dentistry is when you change the appearance of somebody and restorative dentistry is when you actually restore the damage that's done to the teeth, right? So cosmetic is always restorative but restorative is not always cosmetic and vice versa.
What condition would require restorative dentistry?
The next question is what condition would require restorative dentistry? Well, if something needs to be restored, for example, if you break a tooth, it needs to be restored, right? So, therefore, it is restorative dentistry. Or if you're missing a tooth, we would have to replace that tooth and that is also restorative dentistry.
Is anesthesia or sedation used during restorative dental procedures?
The next question is, is anesthesia or sedation used during restorative dentistry procedures? The answer is anesthesia, yes, it is used during restorative dentistry. Sedation is very rare. For the most part, it is absolutely not necessary to be sedated for restorative dentistry. In some cases, when surgical procedures are involved, for example, if a patient is missing all their teeth and they need implant placement, even in that case, it’s not necessary for the patient to be sedated, but sometimes it’s required and then it would be with sedation.
What are the benefits of restorative dentistry?
The next question is, what are the benefits of restorative dentistry? Well, like I said, if there is a broken tooth and it's not functional anymore, you can have it restored to full functional ability. So that is the benefit of restorative dentistry. It's meant to fix what's broken or what's missing, right?
Are there risks associated with restorative dental procedures?
The next question is, are there risks associated with restorative dental procedures? Well, I would say they're pretty safe to have restorative procedures done and I don't see how it could be risky.
How long does it take to recover from restorative dental procedures?
The next question is, how long does it take to recover from restorative procedures? Depending on the procedure, the smaller the procedure the faster the recovery. Most of the recovery is just a patient getting used to the new restorations they got. It is pretty easy and the second you forget that you have something restored, you are not going to be affected by the restorations in a negative way.
What is the success rate with restorative dental procedures?
The next question is, what is the success rate of restorative dental procedures? I would say it could be 100% successful.
How can I schedule a dental appointment to restore my teeth and oral health?
The next question is, how can I schedule my appointment to restore my oral health? You can just give us a call here at (276) 288-8721 or find us online at alldentalneeds.com and request an appointment for a consultation with the dentist. Then you will be advised of what restorative procedure you would need.
That is the most common question we have about restorative dentistry, and I hope we have been able to help you with your decisions on it. So give us a call and we will help you with whatever you would need, restoratively speaking. Call us at (276) 288-8721 or find us online at alldentalneeds.com and request an appointment.