Bigger, Brighter Smiles Start Here
At Larson Dental in Prescott Valley, AZ, Dr. Larson understands the self-esteem and functional issues caused by dental imperfections. Our compassionate team will listen attentively and tailor restorative treatments to meet your cosmetic and oral health goals. With advanced techniques and technologies, we can transform your smile and restore full dental function.
Our top priority is helping you confidently smile, eat, and speak again by providing personalized, thoughtful restorative dental care. If you feel confident restorative dentistry can help you, call our Prescott Valley office today at (928) 772-8128.
What is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry focuses on treating issues with your teeth, gums, and other oral tissues to create a healthy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing smile. Dr. Larson and his team at Larson Dental in Prescott Valley, AZ specialize in a variety of restorative treatments to repair damage, replace missing teeth, and improve the appearance of your smile.
Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
Restorative treatments offer many advantages for your dental health and smile function and appearance, including:
- Repairing decayed or damaged teeth
- Replacing missing teeth to allow proper biting and chewing
- Eliminating sensitivity and pain from cracks and chips
- Creating a more uniform, even smile by fixing irregular teeth
- Improving the appearance of discolored, stained, or dull teeth
- Renewing worn-down teeth for a more youthful smile
- Restoring the ability to comfortably eat and speak clearly
- Boosting self-confidence with a beautiful, healthy smile
- Saving natural teeth that would otherwise require extraction
- Avoiding issues like TMJ joint dysfunction from missing teeth
Dr. Larson can transform your smile with customized restorations that look and feel natural using advanced techniques.
Our Restorative Dental Services
Dental Bonding & Fillings
Bonding and fillings are restorative treatments that repair damaged or decayed teeth. With dental bonding, Dr. Larson uses tooth-colored composite resin materials to match the natural color of your teeth. This cost-effective technique can often be completed in a single visit. For minor to moderate tooth decay, Dr. Larson uses tooth-colored fillings to remove decay and fill the space. This preserves the remaining tooth structure and prevents further decay.
Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns (or caps) and bridges are restorations used to cover teeth that have experienced extensive damage. Crowns and bridges restore function and aesthetics where teeth are missing or extensively damaged. Although more invasive than dental fillings or bonding, dental crowns, and bridges can last many years with proper oral care.
Dentures & Partials
If you’re missing multiple permanent teeth, Dr. Larson may recommend partial or full dentures. Dentures and partials can take some adjustment but allow patients in Prescott Valley to eat and speak properly after losing permanent teeth. Proper care and periodic adjustments will extend their lifespan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does dental bonding ruin your teeth?
Dental bonding doesn’t have any major risks. During the treatment, Dr. Larson will buff your natural tooth to create a surface that the composite material can bond with. This process may involve losing a minimal portion of your natural tooth at first, but the bonding material will add to your natural tooth to create the desired look.
Is a crown better than a filling?
A filling can repair a small portion of a decayed or damaged tooth, while a crown is used for more serious cases that a filling can’t repair. A filling is a first line of defense to repair a tooth, is the more affordable solution, and can be completed in a single office visit.
The restoration will typically last seven to twenty years if you maintain a regular oral hygiene routine and schedule biannual visits with Dr. Larson.
A crown is a solution to a cracked, chipped, broken, or severely decayed tooth that can’t be repaired with a filling. The purpose of the crown is to reinforce the strength of the tooth by covering the natural tooth with a customized cap.
Crowns also complete other dental procedures such as a dental implant or a bridge. The procedure typically takes two appointments to complete and the restoration can last 15 years with regular visits to our office and complimentary lifestyle choices.
How long after a tooth extraction can I get a bridge or a denture?
While you can receive bridges or denture restorations immediately after a tooth extraction, Dr. Larson may want you to wait eight to twelve weeks before the fitting.
This allows time for the swelling to diminish and for the area to be completely healed. When the area is free of inflammation, you’ll get a better fit on your new restoration.
Who are the best candidates for complete or partial dentures?
The best candidates for complete dentures are patients that want an affordable solution to replace missing teeth and restore their oral health. While complete dentures can replace an entire arch of missing teeth, partial dentures can replace any number of missing teeth.
If you’re interested in completing your smile with dentures, schedule a consultation with Dr. Larson by calling (928) 772-8128. During the consultation, we’ll review your oral health and create a customized treatment plan to fit your needs.
Imagine Your New Smile – Then Make It A Reality
Our team at Larson Dental in Prescott Valley, AZ, will listen with compassion, develop a personalized treatment plan, and walk with you each step of the restoration process.
With advanced training in cosmetic and restorative techniques, Dr. Larson provides artistic, painless treatments so you can smile broadly again. Call (928) 772-8128 today to schedule a consultation. Residents of Prescott, Dewey, and Chino Valley trust Larson Dental for smile transformations that help them thrive. Discover the difference a healthy, beautiful smile can make in your life.