Restorative dentistry includes services that allow us to restore a tooth after it has sustained damage, including trauma, dental decay, and other serious dental issues. Included in restorative dentistry are the study, diagnosis, treatment, and management of dental diseases.
Restorative treatments are dental services that restore missing teeth or repair damaged teeth. They can include:
The focus is on restoring the teeth to their natural function. Cosmetic procedures – like teeth whitening – are not included under the restorative dentistry category. However, dental veneers can be considered cosmetic or restorative depending on the patient’s needs and circumstances.
Restoring the teeth to their normal functionality will not just benefit your oral health but also your entire body. Your mouth is where digestion starts. The better digested your foods, the more nutrients you will get, and the healthier your body will become.
Additionally, addressing certain issues, such as dental decay, can help prevent serious and often painful dental conditions such as:
The goal of your Downey dentist is to help you keep as many (if not all) of your teeth for your entire lifetime. As great as modern dentures and implants are – they still don’t surpass the real thing. Restorative dentistry allows us to remove decay and treat traumatic tooth injuries while retaining the health and structure of most of the tooth’s structure.
Most insurance companies cover a portion of restorative dental treatments. How much they cover depends on:
Often, insurance companies will cover 50% to 80% of restorative procedures (up to your annual maximum). Typically, “basic” procedures like fillings are covered at 80%, while crowns, bridges, and dentures are considered “major” procedures and covered at 50%.
We’ll work with your insurance company to understand your dental plan, what’s covered, and at what percentage in order to provide you with an as accurate as possible estimate for your dental treatment. From there, we can create a payment plan that works with your budget, including offering information about outside financing options.
If you need restorative treatments from your Downey dentist, we will make sure you are thoroughly informed of all your options. Based on diagnostic tests, we’ll create a custom treatment plan that will include our main recommendations, as well as any other options to be considered, and your dentist will explain why they recommend one procedure over another.
When you leave your restorative dentistry consultation, we want to make sure you feel confident in your treatment plan. To that end, we will address all your questions and concerns.
Protect Your Oral Health with Dental Restorative Treatments in Downey
Learn more about how our restorative treatments can help restore your oral health and prevent future dental issues. Contact us today at (562) 445-3363 to schedule your appointment at Downey Dental Arts.
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