At Texas Dental, we provide a full range of services to help renew your smile and improve your oral health. Our team focuses on gentle, thorough, and high-quality dental services. We offer a range of treatments including fillings, crowns, bridges, and more advanced implant options.
Our goal is to help you and your family enjoy strong healthy smiles for years in Plano, TX. If you’re dealing with damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, we’re here to help you regain your smile, confidence, and peace of mind.
Restorative Dentistry in Plano TX
Restorative dentistry includes treatments that fix damaged teeth or replace missing ones. These services will bring back the look, function, and comfort of your smile. Here are some common treatments we offer at our Plano dental practice to improve oral health and function.
Dental implants
Dental implants are a strong, lasting way to replace missing teeth. Each implant has three parts: a titanium screw that goes in your jaw, an abutment that connects the implant to the visible part, and a crown on top. The titanium post fuses with your jawbone, providing a stable base for the crown. Implants look and function like real teeth and keep your jawbone healthy by preventing bone loss.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a great choice if you have one or more missing teeth. A bridge fills the gap left by lost teeth, using artificial teeth that attach to crowns on the nearby teeth. Bridges can replace one or several teeth in a row, restoring your smile and helping you chew properly again.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth is badly damaged or decayed, a dental crown can restore it. Crowns cover the entire visible part of a tooth, protecting and strengthening it. This can be especially useful for teeth that have large fillings or are cracked. Our dentists shape and fit crowns carefully, so they feel comfortable and blend naturally with the rest of your teeth.
Inlays & Onlays
Inlays and onlays are used when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but not enough to need a full crown. They fit into or onto the damaged area of the tooth, adding strength and support. Inlays fit inside the grooves of a tooth, while onlays cover a larger area, including the tooth’s surface. Both are custom-made to restore your tooth’s shape and function.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a serious infection that affects the gums and bone supporting your teeth. It often starts with swollen or bleeding gums and can lead to tooth loss if untreated. We offer treatments for all stages of gum disease to restore health to your gums and protect your teeth. Regular cleanings and check-ups can help prevent gum disease or catch it early when it’s easier to treat.
Dentures & Partials
Dentures are a great option if you’re missing many or all of your teeth. Full dentures replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw, while partials fill gaps when some natural teeth remain. Modern dentures look natural and fit comfortably, helping you eat, speak, and smile with confidence. We offer both full and partial dentures with a quick turnaround, so you don’t have to wait long to get your smile back.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes interruptions in breathing while you sleep. If you have mild or severe sleep apnea, it can impact your overall health and energy levels. Our team provides treatments to help manage sleep apnea so you can rest better at night. By improving your breathing, we can help you get the restful sleep you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need restorative dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is for patients with oral disease or damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. Look for signs like tooth pain, trouble chewing, visible cracks, chips, or gaps from missing teeth. During your visit, we’ll check your teeth and suggest the best treatments for you.
Do dental implants hurt?
Most people feel little to no pain during the procedure because we use numbing medicine. You might have some soreness afterward, but over-the-counter pain relievers can help.
How long do dental crowns last?
Dental crowns can last 10 to 15 years or more with good care. Brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly to keep them in great shape. You don’t need special products to clean them.
Can I get a bridge if my nearby teeth aren’t healthy?
A bridge might not work if the teeth next to the gap aren’t strong and healthy enough. In that case, dental implants could be a better choice. We’ll help you decide what’s best for your smile.
What’s the difference between inlays and onlays?
Inlays fix damage inside the grooves of a tooth, while onlays cover a bigger area, including the tooth’s surface. Both are custom-made to fix your tooth without needing a full crown.
How do I take care of my dentures?
Clean your dentures every day with a soft brush and denture cleaner. Take them out at night to let your gums rest, and soak them in water or a denture solution. Regular dental visits will let the dentist make adjustments and keep them fitting well.
Can gum disease be fixed?
You can often reverse early gum disease (gingivitis) with cleanings and better brushing and flossing. But if it’s advanced (periodontitis), you’ll need dental treatments to stop it from getting worse. Periodontitis is not reversible.
How long does it take to adjust to dentures?
It might take a few weeks for your mouth to feel comfortable with your new dentures. At first, they might feel weird or make it hard to talk or eat, but you’ll quickly adjust to them.
What are the signs of sleep apnea?
Common signs include loud snoring, gasping for air while sleeping, feeling tired during the day, and waking up with headaches. If you think you have sleep apnea, we can check your symptoms and suggest treatments.
Does insurance cover restorative dentistry?
Most dental insurance plans cover part of the cost for treatments like fillings, crowns, and bridges. Coverage for implants and other advanced treatments can vary. We’ll help you understand your insurance and find payment options if needed.
Choose Texas Dental For Your Restorative Needs
At Texas Dental, we believe everyone deserves a healthy, confident smile. Restorative dentistry is about more than just fixing teeth. Whether you need a simple filling or a more complex treatment like implants, we are here to provide skilled care that you can trust. We’ll make sure you feel comfortable and informed every step of the way.
Ready to bring back your smile? Call Texas Dental at 972-636-4522 to schedule an appointment. Our Plano office welcomes new and returning patients, and we’re here to answer all your questions. Let us help you regain a strong, healthy smile that you can feel proud of.