Restorative Dentistry Fremont

The term "Restorative Dentistry" refers to the procedures and treatments for restoring your natural teeth that may have become decayed, damaged, or lost. Many restorative dentistry treatment options exist that may be implemented, depending on your unique needs. Fremont CA restorative dentist Dr. Colin Yoshida will consult with you and help you understand what restorative dental treatment option is best for you.

Some restorative dental treatment options include:

Dental Implants: Dental implants fall under the realm of both cosmetic and restorative dentistry and are used to replace a lost or damaged tooth with an artificial tooth. They are effective and proven to successfully improve your smile.

Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers are custom-designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material applied over the surface of a tooth. Porcelain Veneers can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment, cracks, chips and spacing gaps.

Porcelain Crowns: Dental crowns, sometimes called "caps," preserve the functionality of damaged teeth. Porcelain crowns are part of the restorative dentistry family as they are used to restore functionality of a tooth with excessive decay, protect a cracked or broken tooth, or replace an existing dental crown. Your dentist can place a dental crown on your teeth that will look and function like your original tooth before the damage occurred. Many dental crown recipients are unable to feel or see a difference in their porcelain crowns compared to the original teeth.

Bonding: "Bonding" is the term used to describe the use of composite resins to "glue" materials to the surface of a tooth for restorative dentistry purposes. Cracked, chipped, or otherwise damaged teeth are often repaired through bonding. An enamel-like composite material is adhered to the surface of a tooth, sculpted into shape and polished, making the chip or crack invisible.

Dental Bridges: Dental bridges are used to replace teeth that are missing. Not only do dental bridges help the aesthetics of your smile, they solve the problem missing teeth can have in affecting your bite and speech. Bridging fills in spaces where teeth are missing with dental implants or partial dentures. Hayward, CA restorative dentist Dr. Colin Yoshida can create and place dental bridges that can look and feel like your natural teeth.

Laser Dentistry: In some instances, laser dentistry can replace the need to drill teeth or to use other, more invasive dental equipment. Dental lasers can be used to remove tooth decay, perform periodontal surgery, during a bonding procedure, replace scaling, treat some forms of sleep apnea and enhance tooth whitening. We offer laser dentistry in our Fremont, CA office.

Restorations: When small tooth fractures or tooth decay occur, fillings are most often used to repair the surfaces of your teeth. Routine cleanings and dental exams often identify cracks or decay in a tooth that can then be remedied with a filling.

Prosthodontics: A dental field focusing on the restoration of oral functionality by creating prostheses and restorations (i.e., complete dentures, porcelain crowns, dental implants, etc…). Joint problems, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry all fall into the field of prosthodontics.

For restorative dentistry in the Hayward and Fremont CA area, contact restorative dentist Dr. Colin Yoshida using the form or other contact information at the left. Ask about our non-invasive laser dentistry option, dental bridges, or any other restorative dentistry procedure. We look forward to working with you in restoring your smile.