Durable & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry
If you are dealing with cracked, chipped, decayed, or missing teeth, you don't have to settle for discomfort or embarrassment. Restorative dentistry is the field dedicated to bringing your smile back to full health, function, and beautiful aesthetics.
At Brite Smile Dental in San Diego, Dr. Ahmedo specializes in state-of-the-art, metal-free restorations. We focus on treatments that not only repair damage but also seamlessly blend with your natural tooth structure.
Book Your Appointment Today: Ready to repair your smile? Call our office today (619) 667-3330 or Book Online to start your smile transformation.
Aesthetic Dental Fillings: A Metal-Free Solution
Dental fillings are the most common restorative treatment, designed to repair teeth damaged by minor chips, cracks, or decay (cavities). At Brite Smile Dental, we have moved beyond traditional metal amalgam fillings.
Our Commitment: Modern Composite Resin Fillings
We utilize state-of-the-art, metal-free nanotechnology composite resin fillings, offering significant benefits.
Invisible Aesthetics:
The resin is tinted to match the exact shade and light-reflecting properties of your natural tooth enamel, making the filling virtually undetectable.
Bio-Compatibility:
Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, requiring less removal of healthy tooth material than metal fillings.
Mercury-Free:
We ensure your restorations are safe, strong, and align with a modern, health-conscious approach to dentistry.
When is a filling the right choice? When damage is limited to a small portion of the tooth, typically due to new decay or minor trauma.
Ready to start your smile transformation?
Experience gentle, expert dental care with Dr. Ahmedo and our team. Book your consultation today and discover how a healthy smile can transform your confidence.
Custom Dental Crowns (Caps): Protecting and Strengthening
A dental crown, often called a "cap," is a custom-made, tooth-shaped covering placed entirely over a damaged tooth. Crowns are vital for protecting compromised teeth and restoring their original shape and size. We partner with high-quality dental labs to create crowns using durable, aesthetic materials like porcelain and zirconia. These materials offer exceptional strength and flawless aesthetics, ensuring your crown looks and feels like a natural part of your smile.
Severe Decay
When decay is too extensive for a simple filling, but the root structure is still healthy.
Post-Root Canal
Crowns are essential for protecting and strengthening teeth that have undergone root canal therapy.
Cracked or Fractured Teeth
To hold the weakened tooth structure together and prevent further breakage.
Topping Dental Implants
A crown acts as the visible, functional portion of a dental implant.
Fixed Dental Bridges: Replacing Missing Teeth
A dental bridge is a non-removable prosthetic solution used to "bridge" the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It’s an excellent option for patients who may not be candidates for dental implants or prefer a less invasive procedure.
Our metal-free ceramic bridges are custom-designed for a comfortable fit and a durable, long-lasting result. With proper maintenance, a dental bridge can last 10 to 15 years, providing continuous function and a beautiful appearance.
Bridge Structure: A fixed bridge consists of three main parts including...
Abutment Teeth
The healthy teeth adjacent to the gap, which are prepared to hold the crowns.
Abutment Crowns
These are bonded over the abutment teeth to provide strong anchor points.
Pontic
The custom-made, replacement tooth (or teeth) that rests in the space created by the missing tooth.
Restorative Treatment Consultation
Finding Your Best Option
Determining the ideal restorative treatment requires a personalized approach. Our goal is to create a treatment plan that aligns with your dental health needs and your budget, ensuring a comfortable process and a beautiful, predictable outcome. During your consultation at our San Diego office, Dr. Ahmedo will:
- 1Perform a thorough oral exam and review of necessary digital X-rays.
- 2Discuss your medical history and aesthetic goals (e.g., are you primarily focused on strength, or on perfect aesthetics?).
- 3Explain the pros and cons of fillings, crowns, and bridges (or implants) relative to your unique case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restorations
In most cases, crowns and bridges require two visits to our office. The first visit involves preparing the tooth and taking impressions for the lab, and placing a temporary restoration. The second visit, typically two weeks later, involves fitting and permanently bonding your final custom-made crown or bridge.
While both are excellent solutions, a dental implant (a permanent solution supported by a surgical anchor) generally has the longest lifespan, often lasting a lifetime. However, a modern, well-maintained dental bridge can provide 10–15 years of reliable service and is often a quicker, non-surgical alternative.
Caring for your restoration is simple: they require the same diligent care as natural teeth. Brush twice a day, floss once a day (using a floss threader or specialized bridge floss for bridges), and maintain your bi-annual professional checkups and cleanings at Brite Smile Dental. Avoid chewing hard objects like ice or using your teeth to open packages. Read our related post on our blog for a full guide to understanding dental crowns.
Get In Touch
Contact us today and discover why we’re your leading choice for a dentist in San Diego. Simply call our office or fill out the form below!