by Hayes Family Dentistry | Sep 27, 2026 | Restorative Dentistry
Full mouth rehabilitation rebuilds the function and appearance of a smile by combining multiple restorative procedures, such as crowns, bridges, implants, and fillings, into one coordinated treatment plan. A dentist recommends rehabilitation when damage spans many...
by Hayes Family Dentistry | Sep 27, 2026 | Restorative Dentistry
A same-day crown is a permanent dental crown designed, milled, and cemented in a single appointment using digital scanning and chairside technology. The process replaces the traditional two-visit sequence by eliminating the temporary crown, the second appointment, and...
by Hayes Family Dentistry | Sep 27, 2026 | Restorative Dentistry
A dental filling repairs a cavity by replacing decayed tooth structure with a material that restores the tooth’s shape and function. Composite resin and dental amalgam are the two most common filling materials, and each has a distinct balance of strength,...
by Hayes Family Dentistry | Sep 27, 2026 | Restorative Dentistry
A dental bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring a pontic to crowns on the neighboring teeth, while a dental implant replaces a missing tooth by surgically placing a titanium post in the jawbone and attaching a crown to it. Bridges work faster and cost less...
by Hayes Family Dentistry | Sep 27, 2026 | Restorative Dentistry
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a damaged tooth down to the gumline to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns protect teeth that are too weak for a filling, hold a cracked tooth together, cover a dental implant, and anchor a dental...
