Make Your Smile Look Good as New
With Restorative Dentistry in Roanoke
Restorative dentistry focuses on replacing damaged or missing teeth. At Peters Creek Dentistry, we offer a variety of restorative procedures designed to repair and restore your teeth and keep your mouth healthy and properly functioning.
The restorative dentistry services we provide include:
Dental implants are used to replace a missing or severely decayed tooth. They are oral prosthetics that address the bone tissue breakdown that happens when there is a missing tooth. This artificial tooth and root consist of a biocompatible (not harmful to living tissue) metal called titanium. The implant is surgically placed in the jaw and forms a bond that will hold the implant in place. A crown is placed on the implant.
Dental implants function like a natural tooth and they are often indistinguishable from a natural tooth, which is why many choose this option for tooth replacement.
If you chip, break or fracture a tooth, visit Peters Creek Dentistry as soon as possible. Sometimes these situations occur outside of normal office hours, so we offer emergency and after-office services for immediate chipped tooth repair. If you’re a current patient and have a dental emergency, please call us at (540) 562-4001.
It’s important to seek immediate treatment for a chipped or broken tooth because, left untreated, it can become more damaged and may become infected. An infected tooth can lead to more serious health concerns and the possibility that you may lose the tooth.
If you chip a tooth and cannot get to a dentist right away, there are a few steps you can take at home to help:
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen
- Rinse your mouth with salt water to limit infection risk
- Don’t bite down on a broken or chipped tooth and only consume soft foods or liquids
- If the chipped tooth has a sharp, jagged edge, cover it with wax paraffin or a piece of sugarless chewing gum to protect your mouth
Once you can come into our office, we have a few methods for fixing a chipped tooth. We can apply a filling or bonding to the tooth to repair the damage. These options retain the look of your natural teeth.
In some cases, we may apply a dental veneer, which is better for a front tooth that is chipped or broken since the veneers help your tooth look healthy and flawless.
In severe cases, tooth extraction may be required, and you may need to consider a dental implant for chipped tooth replacement.
Implant restorations are a broad term for the many types of dental implants available. You may have a single tooth replaced with a single implant restoration.
You may have two or three teeth that need to be replaced at once. That is what’s called a dental implant bridge.
Some of our patients require implants for dentures. When you have multiple teeth missing or heavily damaged or decaying teeth, you may need a few dental implants. These dental implants can form a base for dentures.
Because dental implants are designed to act like a natural tooth, they may sometimes need repair. To limit the need for implant repair, visit our office regularly for checkups and cleanings and maintain healthy dental habits of brushing and flossing between the natural teeth and any dental implants.
Dental crowns are another option for a chipped or broken tooth with significant damage. The dental crown is made of a tooth-colored composite resin and fits over the entire tooth for a seamless, natural look.
A dental crown will strengthen the tooth and protect it from additional damage.
If you have a chipped, broken, damaged, decaying or missing tooth—Peters Creek Dentistry provides restorative dentistry services in the Roanoke, VA, area, that can make your teeth as good as new. Contact us right away if you experience any of these conditions, so that we can get to work restoring your smile to its original beauty.
Request an Appointment online or call our office at (540) 562-4001 today.
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I've had very bad experiences with other dentist in the past . From the time I walked in the front door at Peter Creek dentistry I felt welcomed by the receptionist.very nice lady. The dentist and his assistant was super nice and just great people.i was a nervous wreck and it showed.they were very comforting.just great down to earth people.and even the rest of the staff at the check out process went out of there way to interact with me .that goes along way with me !!!!! 5 stars doesn't cover the interaction I got from everyone in that office 10 stars THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING Y'ALL DID TO MAKE ME NOT BE TERRIFIED TO GO TO A DENTIST AGAIN !!!!
Jeff Booth
January 21, 2025Great experience !Everyone knowledgeable courteous .
Rhonda Dortch
January 4, 2025They are incredibly responsive, answering calls promptly, which I really appreciate. The entire experience was excellent. They are fast, professional, and efficient. They respect my time and offered same-day cleaning with my exam when they realized it wouldn’t take long, saving me from having to make an additional visit.
Parisa Farahani
September 4, 2024 -
I had an EXCELLENT experience with Howard Harrison DDS! The whole office staff was superb👍
Dana Rogol
June 4, 2024Christina was great made me feel super comfortable and very informative hope I see her next time I come
Mrs. Lee
May 4, 2024Very friendly staff.
Josh Hill
May 4, 2024 -
I LOVE this office !!!! Stephanie taught me proper dental care that in 51 years and several dental hygentists never told me!!!
Yarn Mom
March 8, 2024Peters Creek Dentistry is thorough and attentive to patient needs. Front office staff, hygienist and dentist all friendly and knowledgeable. Equipment is up to date. This was my first visit and I will be returning. Great practice!
Karlee Mccormack
March 1, 2024This place went over and beyond for my daughter at her appointment !!! Couldn’t have had a better first experience with this place!! Everything about this place was just top notch service! Smiling faces and happy workers! Actually, looking forward to my appointment!
Ashley Myers
February 15, 2024