Restorative Dentistry in Alexandria, Virginia

Dentures

If you’ve lost teeth from decay, injury or periodontal (gum) disease, dentures are the restorative dentistry solution for you. Whether you need partial or full dentures, they’re essential not only to your aesthetics, but also your oral health. In addition to allowing you to eat as if you had never lost your teeth, dentures protect against facial sagging that would otherwise occur and give you a more aged appearance. Dentures will also promote your natural speech. Denture maintenance, combined with a regular regimen of proper brushing, can guarantee you’ll lead a more comfortable, healthy life.

Please call Mount Vernon Dental Smiles today to discuss if dentures are the right option for you!

Dental Implants

Dental implants are essentially permanent, attached teeth that replace partials, bridges or dentures. A titanium implant is permanently attached to your bone & a prosthetic tooth (crown) is attached to the implant. Implants are preferred to bridges because they can improve your bite without damaging neighboring teeth (like a bridge might). This restorative dentistry treatment can be finished in three to five visits over the space of about four to 12 months.

Dental Bridges

Bridges are custom oral appliances created by your dentist to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. Bridges are usually made to resemble your natural teeth but can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, alloys or gold. There are several types of bridges that vary in both stability, application and cost. Removable bridges can be removed for cleaning but are not as stable, fixed bridges are cemented to the natural teeth on either side of the missing tooth gap, and implant-supported bridges use an artificial metal tooth root to attach the bridge to the bone of your jaw. Your dentist can recommend which type of bridge is best for you.

Dental Crowns

Crowns cover and support a tooth with significant damage when there isn’t enough tooth left to hold a filling. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken. A crown is also a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped or to cover a dental implant. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

At Mount Vernon Dental Smiles, we offer traditional and tooth-colored fillings. Tooth-colored material can be used both as fillings and to repair defects in the teeth. Because they are tooth-colored, it’s difficult to distinguish them from natural teeth. These fillings are often used on the front teeth, where a natural appearance is important. They can be used on the back teeth as well, depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay.