Restorative dental care helps repair damaged teeth, replace missing teeth, and address issues with your gums or bite. By restoring your smile, you can eat, drink, and speak more easily, while also feeling better about your appearance.
At our Boulder dental office, we provide treatments for missing teeth, gum disease, and jaw problems like TMJ disorders. Dr. Rachel Barone works with local oral surgeons to place dental implants that support crowns, bridges, and dentures. Dr. Barone is a leading restorative dentist in Boulder and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), with advanced training in dental implants. We also offer other dental services for patients in Boulder, Colorado.
Restorative Dentistry in Boulder, CO
We focus on restoring the function and look of your smile with natural-looking results. Here are the main restorative dental treatments we offer:
Dental Bridge
A dental bridge fills the gap left by one to four missing teeth. Bridges use the teeth next to the gap for support. We can also secure bridges with dental implants, which provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth.
Dental Crown
A dental crown is a cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape and strength. Crowns are made from materials like metal, ceramic, or porcelain fused to metal. They’re ideal for fixing broken or decayed teeth and can improve your bite.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a high-quality way to replace missing teeth. They include a titanium post placed in the jaw, an abutment, and a dental prosthetic like a crown, bridge, or denture. For a single missing tooth, the implant is topped with a crown.
Dentures
We offer both fixed and removable dentures. Dentures can replace all of your upper or lower teeth. Overdenture implants use buttons to keep the dentures in place while still allowing you to remove them for cleaning. Fixed hybrid dentures stay in place permanently using dental implants.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a serious problem that can lead to gum recession and tooth loss if untreated. Harmful bacteria build up on the teeth and gums, causing irritation and bleeding. To treat gum disease, we perform scaling and root planing, which cleans below the gum line and removes tartar from the teeth and gums.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ disorders affect the jaw and can cause pain in the face, jaw, and teeth. These disorders can also lead to headaches and teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. To treat TMJ issues, we offer night guards to protect your teeth and recommend physical therapy to ease jaw tension. To learn more, visit TMJ Treatment.
Restorative Dentistry FAQs
Learn more about restorative dental care with answers to these popular questions:
Can I replace all my missing teeth with dental implants?
Yes, you can replace your teeth with implant-supported restorations, whether you’re missing one tooth or all of them. You don’t need an implant for every tooth. For example, we can use implant-supported dentures that only require a few implants to hold an entire arch of teeth in place.
Do I have gum disease if my gums bleed?
Bleeding gums are often an early sign of gum disease caused by harmful bacteria. Plaque and tartar build up around the teeth and irritate the gums, leading to inflammation and bleeding. However, brushing too hard can also cause gums to bleed, so it’s important to have a dentist check for gum disease.
Will TMD go away on its own?
No, TMJ disorders won’t heal without treatment. In fact, they can get worse over time. Most patients need a custom night guard to protect their teeth and physical therapy to relieve jaw pain and tension.
Restore Your Smile
Are you ready to restore your smile’s function, comfort, and appearance? Schedule a dental appointment with Dr. Barone online or call our office at 720-881-0614. Gunbarrel Dental Center serves patients from Boulder, Longmont, Gunbarrel, and nearby areas. We look forward to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.