Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry Scottsdale

What Is Restorative Dentistry?

At My Scottsdale Dentist, restorative dentistry focuses on repairing and replacing damaged or missing teeth to bring your smile back to full health, function, and appearance. While restorative dentistry is not recognized as a dental specialty by the American Dental Association, general dentists — including our experienced team here in Scottsdale — are trained to perform many of these procedures. Depending on your needs, treatments may also overlap with prosthodontics, which includes services such as fillings, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants.

Replacing Missing Teeth

The ultimate goal of restorative dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible and restore balance to your bite. When teeth are missing, options like dental implants, bridges, or full and partial dentures can help fill the gaps.

Replacing missing teeth isn’t just about improving your smile — it’s also important for your oral health. Gaps in your teeth can:

Create hard-to-clean spaces where plaque and bacteria build up
Increase the risk of cavities and gum disease
Place extra stress on the remaining teeth when chewing
Cause your bite to shift, impacting comfort and function

By restoring your smile with the right treatment, we help protect your oral health and keep your teeth functioning properly for years to come.

Things to Consider

When planning restorative dental care, it’s important to consider both your oral health needs and your budget. At My Scottsdale Dentist, our doctors will always recommend preserving your natural teeth first, whenever possible. However, in cases where multiple teeth are missing or implants are not an option due to health reasons, full or partial dentures may provide the best solution.

Dental Insurance & Restorative Care

It’s important to note that many dental insurance plans may not fully cover dental implants. In some cases, medical insurance may help if tooth loss is related to certain medical conditions or injuries. Our team will work with you to review your options and create a treatment plan that fits both your dental health goals and your financial needs.

Restorative Dentistry in Scottsdale

At My Scottsdale Dentist, Dr. Steven H. Poulos, Dr. Erica Elannan, and Dr. Mike Wassef bring decades of combined experience in restorative dentistry. Whether you need a simple filling, a dental crown, or a complete smile restoration with implants or dentures, our team is here to guide you with expertise and compassion.

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