Restorative DentistryElizabethtown, NC

At Bladen Family Smiles, we genuinely believe in the transformative power of a strong, healthy smile. Life may throw challenges, from unexpected accidents to natural wear and tear, that can impact your oral health. Our restorative dentistry services aim to rejuvenate your teeth, confidence, and sheer joy of expressing yourself without hesitation.

Our skilled team understands the physical and emotional discomfort dental issues can bring. With a deep-rooted commitment to patient care, we harness the latest in dental technology, paired with years of expertise, to restore the form, function, and aesthetics of your smile. If you’re battling with dental concerns, don’t let them dictate the quality of your life. We’re here to guide, support, and bring back that radiant, carefree smile you deserve. Schedule your consultation in our Elizabethtown, NC office today and start your journey back to optimal oral health.

Composite Fillings

Dental cavities, though common, can lead to bigger complications if not addressed in time. Bladen Family Smiles utilizes composite fillings to restore decayed teeth seamlessly. These tooth-colored fillings treat cavities and blend flawlessly with your natural teeth, ensuring a discrete and aesthetic restoration.

The durability and aesthetics of composite fillings make them a preferred choice for many. They bond directly to the tooth, strengthening its structure and preventing further decay. These fillings can last for years with proper care, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits.

Aftercare For Your Composite Fillings

At Bladen Family Smiles, your well-being is at the forefront of our care. We’re deeply invested in ensuring you’re well-informed about your dental treatments, empowering you to sustain optimal dental health. Once you’ve received a composite filling from us, it’s essential to know what to expect and how to ensure the longevity of your restoration.

Navigating The Post-Treatment Numbness

After receiving your composite filling, you may feel a lingering numbness for several hours. It’s imperative during this period to protect your lips, cheeks, gums, and tongue from accidental injuries, such as inadvertent biting. Please be extra vigilant when eating, sipping hot beverages, or if you choose to smoke to avoid unintended harm.

Adjusting To Your New Filling

Despite meticulous fitting and refining, your new filling might initially feel slightly different in your mouth. Occasionally, some patients may require additional refining or bite adjustments post-placement. Should your filling cause discomfort or feel out of place, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Sensitivity After Your Filling

Experiencing a fleeting sensitivity to temperature extremes in food and beverages post-filling is quite typical. This feeling generally subsides within a couple of days. However, if you find this sensitivity lingers or intensifies or observe any other anomalies, we urge you to notify our office immediately.

Ensuring Your Filling’s Longevity

At Bladen Family Smiles, we pride ourselves on utilizing top-tier, durable materials for our dental restorations. With diligent oral care and routine dental visits, your new composite filling is designed to serve you well for an extended period. However, should there be significant decay or a compromise in the tooth underlying the filling, future interventions or replacements might become necessary. Rest assured that our dedicated team will be on hand to monitor and maintain the health and durability of your restoration, so your smile remains vibrant and intact.

Root Canal Therapy

The mere mention of root canal therapy can invoke apprehension, but with the advancements in dental procedures and our expertise, it’s a straightforward and often painless procedure. Root canals are crucial for treating infected or severely decayed teeth, preserving the tooth, and preventing further complications.

Our team at Bladen Family Smiles prioritizes your comfort throughout the procedure. With precision and care, we remove the infection and clean and seal the tooth, ensuring you’re on the path to recovery with minimal discomfort. Our primary goal is to save your natural tooth, helping you maintain your smile’s integrity and function.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns stand as a testament to modern dentistry’s ability to restore damaged or weakened teeth. These tooth-shaped caps are placed over a tooth, reinstating its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Whether it’s due to decay, cracks, or cosmetic enhancement, crowns offer both protective and aesthetic solutions.

Our dental crowns are meticulously crafted at Bladen Family Smiles, ensuring a snug fit and a natural look. We use materials that mimic the translucency and color of natural teeth, granting you a restored function and a seamless smile.

Inlays & Onlays

For those intermediate cases where a filling isn’t enough, and a crown may be too much, inlays and onlays come to the rescue. These custom-made restorations are used to repair molars and premolars with mild to moderate decay or fractures. While inlays are placed within the grooves of a tooth, onlays extend over the cusps, covering a larger area.

Our team takes pride in ensuring that these restorations are made with precision to fit perfectly and restore the tooth’s natural function. Made from durable materials, inlays and onlays can significantly extend the life of a tooth, giving you reasons to smile without hesitation.

Tooth Extraction

Though our primary goal is always to save your natural tooth, there are instances where extraction becomes necessary for your overall health. Our team ensures that the process is as comfortable and gentle as possible, whether it’s due to severe decay, infection, or crowding.

Post-extraction, we guide you through the recovery process, providing care instructions and ensuring optimal healing. Our commitment extends beyond the procedure as we discuss replacement options, ensuring your smile remains complete and functional.

Fixed Bridges

Missing teeth can take a toll on your oral health and self-esteem. Fixed bridges offer a tried-and-true solution to fill the gaps in your smile. These restorations consist of one or more prosthetic teeth anchored in place by adjacent natural teeth or implants.

Bladen Family Smiles crafts bridges that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. They restore your smile and prevent surrounding teeth from shifting out of place. With proper care, bridges can serve you well for years, restoring the joy of a full, radiant smile.