Restorative Dentistry Sacramento

 As the term suggest-, restorative dentistry is about restoring your dental health. Cavities, chipped, cracked or missing teeth and swollen or bleeding gums are all unhealthy conditions in need of some kind of restoration. Metal free fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures and nonsurgical gum treatments are some of the ways Michael Green, DDS, can restore your dental health and your smile. Without healthy gums, you cannot have healthy teeth – at least not for very long. 

Many ways to restore good health to your smile

• Gum (periodontal) care: Gum disease is the number-one reason why people lose their teeth. But gum disease can also cause much more than just lost teeth. Recent studies have established a strong link between gum disease and heart attacks, strokes, digestive diseases and even Alzheimer's. The germs from your diseased gums travel through your digestive system and get into your bloodstream, where they can wreak havoc on your general health.
• Crowns and bridges: A chipped, cracked or single missing tooth can be restored with a crown or a bridge. A crown covers an existing tooth that has been damaged, giving it added strength and protection. A bridge is typically two crowns with a false tooth (pontic) designed to replace a missing tooth in the middle. The crowns cover and protect the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth and anchor its replacement. 
• Dentures and implants: Dentures and implants restore your oral health by replacing missing teeth. Dentures and partials are removable appliances that replace the visible parts of teeth – the crowns – while dental implants are permanent fixed replacements for entire missing teeth, including the part that's embedded in your jawbone – the root. Dentures requires periodic adjustment or replacement while dental implants require the same care you give your natural teeth. They also look and feel more like your natural teeth.