Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry at Braces Hub, a dentist in Newton Park, Gqeberha, is built to repair that kind of damage and get your bite working comfortably again, whether the cause was decay, an old injury, or simply years of wear.

What Is Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry covers a group of treatments that repair or replace teeth affected by decay, injury or general wear. At Braces Hub, a family dentistry practice, this mainly involves crowns, dentures and fillings, each suited to a different type of damage or tooth loss, and each planned around what your specific tooth, or teeth, actually need rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Crowns, Dentures And Fillings: What Is The Difference?

A filling repairs a small to moderate area of decay or damage, restoring the tooth's original shape once the affected material has been carefully removed and the remaining healthy tooth cleaned and prepared.

A crown covers and protects a tooth that has been more significantly damaged or weakened, often after a large filling, extensive wear or root canal treatment, essentially acting as a protective cap over what remains of the natural tooth underneath.

Dentures replace one or more missing teeth with a removable appliance, custom fitted to the shape of your mouth to restore both appearance and everyday function such as chewing and speaking clearly, and they can be built to replace anywhere from a single tooth to a full set.

What Should You Expect At Your Appointment?

Dr Baboo will examine the affected tooth or teeth and talk you through which restorative option suits your situation before any work begins, including roughly how many visits it is likely to take and what each one will involve.

Most fillings and crown preparations are completed comfortably in a single visit or two, while dentures involve a series of fittings and small adjustments to get the shape, colour and bite exactly right before they are finished.

As with every corner of this family dentistry practice, if a tooth needs more urgent attention, such as a filling that has broken or a crown that has come loose, the practice will always try to see you as soon as possible rather than leaving you to manage discomfort while you wait.

How Long Does Restorative Work Last?

How long a filling, crown or denture lasts depends on the material used, where it sits in the mouth and how well it is looked after afterwards. Regular cleanings and everyday habits, such as avoiding very hard foods on a new crown or cleaning around a denture properly, all play a part in how long the work holds up.

Dr Baboo will let you know what to watch out for with your specific restoration, and when it is worth coming back in for a check if something feels different, whether you are visiting from Newton Park or another part of Gqeberha.