{"id":11555,"date":"2020-02-08T07:38:26","date_gmt":"2020-02-08T06:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=11555"},"modified":"2024-11-14T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T08:21:53","slug":"restorative-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Restorative Dentistry: Get Your Teeth Back With Implants and Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have teeth that are decayed or damaged, or simply didn&#8217;t develop correctly? If so, you might be a candidate for <strong>restorative dentistry<\/strong>. Restoration of teeth has to do with the diagnosis, treatment and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prevention of oral disease (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\">prevention of oral disease<\/a> and other problems. Whether you need a dental implant, dentures, dental crowns or even veneers, you might be a candidate for restorative dentistry. If you are interested in finding out more about restorative dentistry, keep reading to learn about:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Missing teeth replacement<\/li>    <li>Dental implant surgery<\/li>    <li>Restorative dentistry&#8217;s role in general dentistry<\/li>    <li>The difference between restorative and cosmetic dentistry<\/li>    <li>The best options for your smile<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"what-is-restorative-dentistry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is restorative dentistry?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restorative dentistry is any dental work needed to manage oral health problems and restore the function and esthetics of teeth. Restorative dentistry isn&#8217;t officially considered to be a dental specialty by the American Dental Association (ADA), however, doctors who study general dentistry can perforlm restorative dentistry by acquiring additional training and certification. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prosthodontics is an area of dentistry that also deals mainly with restorative dentistry. <strong>Restorative dentistry procedures<\/strong> that fall under the umbrella of prosthodontics include fillings, veneers, dentures, dental implants and bridges.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-terminology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental dictionary<\/a> contains more information related to restorative dentistry, if you&#8217;re interested in learning more. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"types-of-tooth-restoration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of tooth restoration<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know what exactly restorative dentistry is, let&#8217;s have a look at some of the most common <strong>restorative dentistry treatments in the US<\/strong>:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental implants<\/h3>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/12\/all-on-4-image.svg\" alt=\"restoration of teeth\" class=\"wp-image-30866\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dental implants are often the best option<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dental implants<\/a>&nbsp;are used to replace missing teeth. There are various types of dental implants including standard implants and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/all-on-4-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\">All-on-4<\/a> implants. You can also get indifferent materials, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/zirconia-vs-titanium-implants\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"55217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zirconia or titanium dental implants<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All-on-4 implants are a more affordable way to replace an entire arch or a full mouth of teeth than getting separate implants for each tooth. This type of implants consists of 4 implants placed in an arch that secures a full arch of false teeth. They require special cleaning which you can read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/all-on-4-implants\/how-to-clean\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"58694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another type of implant that is based on the All-on-4 method is G4 by Golpa implants. Read more about this way to get teeth in one day in our G4 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"G4 article (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/g4-by-golpa\/\" target=\"_blank\">article<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get all of your work done under the same roof, by the same dedicated team, you might be interested in ClearChoice implants. You can find out more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/clear-choice-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClearChoice reviews<\/a> article. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth, they can also be very expensive. For this reason, you may be looking for ways to find more affordable dental implants. One treatment you may want to look into are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/mini-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\">mini dental implants<\/a>. These are less expensive than standard implants, but aren&#8217;t suitable for all cases. Otherwise, you can have a look at more affordable implant procedures in our article about&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/cheap-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\">cheap dental implants<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/cheapest-all-on-4\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"55718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest place to get All-on-4 dental implants<\/a> (hint \u2014 it&#8217;s not in the US).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most implant procedures require you wait some time before getting the actual implant placed, and then getting your crown, it is possible in some cases to get <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/same-day-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\">same-day dental implants<\/a>. <\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/womanatdentist-1.jpg\" alt=\"restore tooth\" class=\"wp-image-11584\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do you need tooth restoration?<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, you leave your implant procedure without any gaps in your smile. This procedure isn&#8217;t suitable for all cases, so speak to your dentist about this option. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/dental-implants-hurt\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"57051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do dental implants hurt?<\/a> Find this out in our full guide. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sinus lift and bone graft<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, a dentist may recommend dental implants for a patient, but that patient doesn&#8217;t have sufficient bone in their upper jaw to support a dental implant. In this case, the dentist will recommend a sinus lift. A sinus lift is a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/jaw-bone-graft\/\" target=\"_blank\">surgical procedure<\/a> that grafts bone to the upper jaw. The maxillary sinus membrane is lifted upwards, making space for the additional bone. If you want to read more about this procedure you can read our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/teeth-implants-cost\/sinus-lift\/\" target=\"_blank\">sinus lift for implants<\/a> article.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental crowns and caps<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cover that either fits over a damaged tooth or attaches to the abutment of an implant. Crowns can be used for the following reasons:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Restore a broken or damaged tooth<\/li>    <li>Strengthen a weakened tooth<\/li>    <li>When a filling isn&#8217;t an option<\/li>    <li>Approve esthetics<\/li>    <li>Reinforce tooth seal after a root canal<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowns can be made from a variety of materials including porcelain, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/permanent-gold-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">gold<\/a>, different alloys of metal and ceramic, like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-crown-information\/emax-crowns\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emax crowns<\/a>. The cost of your crown will depend on the material used and the technology used to craft it (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/cad-cam-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAD\/CAM dentistry<\/a>). Before you get your permanent crown, you&#8217;ll normally be fitted with a temporary crown. To find out more about dental crowns and temporary crowns as an <strong>option for restoring teeth<\/strong>, you can read our full&nbsp;dental crown article <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-crown-information\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"temporary crown article here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-crown-information\/temporary-crown\/\" target=\"_blank\">temporary crown<\/a> article.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental bridges<\/h3>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/12\/Dental-Impant-Bridge-image.svg\" alt=\"dental restoration\" class=\"wp-image-30870\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dental bridges are a common dental restoration<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you missing one or more teeth? If so, your dentist may recommend that you get a dental bridge. A dental bridge is a dental prosthesis that &#8216;bridges&#8217; the gap between two teeth. There are different types of dental bridges. The most common type is a fixed bridge, which consists of a crown on either side of one or two pontics (artificial teeth). <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crowns fit over the neighboring teeth, thus securing the bridge in place. One downside of this sort of bridge is that adjacent teeth must be filed down for the crowns to fit. To read more about dental bridges and the different types and costs involved, you can read our&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-bridge-information\/\" target=\"_blank\">guide to dental bridges<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentures<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dentures are also known as false teeth and are a type of <strong>dental prosthesis<\/strong> for people that are missing at least one of their teeth and potentially all of their teeth. A denture helps patients with no teeth regain their ability to eat and speak in a way that is closer to how they naturally would. They also can serve to protect remaining teeth (saving them from overuse or too much pressure while chewing) and they can stop the face from sagging inwards.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various denture types including:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Full and partial<\/li>    <li>Fixed or removable<\/li>    <li>Implant-supported<\/li>    <li>Materials such as acrylic, metal and flexible material<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While dentures aren&#8217;t as good a replacement for missing teeth as implants are, they can still help increase the quality of life for many patients with missing teeth. To find out more about dentures and if this is a good tooth replacement option for you, check out our\u00a0denture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>. Don&#8217;t forget to check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/dentures-vs-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dentures vs implants<\/a> to help you decide which is the better option for you.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option you may want to consider are snap-in dentures. These are overdentures that are secured by a minimal amount of dental implants in your upper or lower jaw. They must be removed at night for cleaning, but they are considered to be a bit stronger than normal dentures and maybe even a little better for your overall oral health. Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/snap-in-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snap-in dentures here<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, if you are missing very few teeth or just one tooth, your dentist may recommend <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"partial dentures (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/partial-dentures-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\">partial dentures<\/a>. Partial dentures include different kinds of dentures such as flexible dentures and dental flippers. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Flexible dentures (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/flexible-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flexible dentures<\/a> are made to be more comfortable than normal dentures, and they are made from a biocompatible material. A dental flipper is a removable partial denture that is usually used as a tooth replacement until you can get dental implants. You can read all about dental flippers <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dental flippers here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/dental-flipper\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One problem patients have to deal with after getting their teeth removed is having to walk around with no teeth until their gums heal and they can get their dentures. If this is something you&#8217;re concerned about, talk to your dentist about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"same-day dentures (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/same-day-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\">same-day dentures<\/a>. These are temporary dentures that you can begin wearing as soon as you get your teeth removed, and until you get your normal ones.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time your mouth actually changes shape, and these changes are enhanced when you are missing teeth. This means that after a few years of wearing your dentures, they stop fitting as well. In this case, you can use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"denture adhesive (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/best-denture-adhesive\/\" target=\"_blank\">denture adhesive<\/a> as a temporary solution. You also probably need to get a reline so that your dentures fit your gums better. You also might need a denture reline if your gums become sore from wearing your dentures too much. If this happens, then you&#8217;ll need a soft denture reline until your gums have time to heal. Read all about denture relines in our full <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"full denture reline article here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/denture-reline\/\" target=\"_blank\">denture reline<\/a> article here. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter what kind of dentures you have, one thing they all have in common is that it&#8217;s important to keep them clean. Cleaning dentures is just as important as keeping your natural teeth clean, but the methods are a bit different. You can find out how to keep your dentures and your mouth clean with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dentures-false-teeth\/denture-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"denture care (opens in a new tab)\">denture care<\/a> article. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental fillings<\/h3>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/amalgam-filling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"teeth fillings\" class=\"wp-image-11580\" style=\"width:287px;height:191px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/amalgam-filling-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/amalgam-filling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/amalgam-filling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/amalgam-filling-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/amalgam-filling-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fillings prevent further tooth decay<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental filling is another type of dental restoration that is used to repair damage caused by tooth decay, in order to prolong the life of your <strong>damaged tooth<\/strong>. Chances are, you&#8217;ve had a dental filling or you need a dental filling, because a whopping&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/healthjournalism.org\/blog\/2015\/06\/percentage-of-adult-americans-with-cavities-remains-high-study-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">91% of adults in the US&nbsp;have had cavities<\/a>, and the most common treatment is dental fillings. If you&#8217;d like to know more about dental fillings, you can read our full&nbsp;dental filling article <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-filling\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular types of fillings is amalgam fillings. Amalgam fillings are silver in color and are quite controversial because they contain mercury. However, most experts agree that they are completely safe and a very effective way to repair teeth. You can read more about\u00a0amalgam fillings in our article.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re nervous about an upcoming procedure, you can watch this video below of a cavity being filled, and you&#8217;ll be able to see that it&#8217;s really not so bad!<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\" > \t\t\t<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-pbwy9hvi0ig\" class=\"arve\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-inner\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div> \t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-pbwy9hvi0ig\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pBWy9Hvi0ig?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pBWy9Hvi0ig?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"0\"><\/iframe> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t <\/div><\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Root canal<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A root canal is perhaps one of the most dreaded of dental restoration treatments. It involves drilling inside the tooth in order to remove any decay that resides inside the roots. This treatment is used to save a tooth when decay has spread too far for a filling. And it&#8217;s important to keep your natural teeth if possible. Dental implants are a good replacement, but nothing is as good as your natural teeth. And you don&#8217;t actually need to dread root canal treatment, thanks to the anesthetic technology available today. In fact, it shouldn&#8217;t feel any different than getting a regular filling. Find out more about this tooth-saving measure in our&nbsp;full root canal <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/root-canal-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\">guide<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panoramic x-ray<\/h3>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/womandentistxray.jpg\" alt=\"restoration dentistry\" class=\"wp-image-11578\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You may need a panoramic x-ray before treatment <\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A panoramic x-ray is what dentists use to show your teeth, jawbones and general facial structures, all captured in a single image. These x-rays are used to diagnose dental problems and plan treatments, such as restorative dentistry like dental implants.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people worry about the safety of x-rays, but in reality, they are extremely safe when performed in concert with the correct safety precautions. If you want in-depth information about panoramic x-rays for dental implants, read our&nbsp;panoramic x-ray <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/panoramic-dental-xray\/\" target=\"_blank\">article here<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental glue<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve ever had a crown fall off or a chipped tooth, you might be familiar with dental glue. Dental glue is a special biocompatible glue that can be used to fix cracks and chips in teeth and dental restorations. It is usually only meant for temporary use, until you can get a permanent replacement, but newer varieties are being released that can be used for longer-term solutions as well. Whatever you do, don&#8217;t use regular glue to fix a problem in your mouth! If you&#8217;d like to learn more about dental glue, and how it could help you, read our full dental glue <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/dental-glue\/\" target=\"_blank\">article<\/a>. <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tooth repair kit<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tooth repair kits are available for purchase over the counter. They are meant to temporarily fix broken or chipped teeth, or lost fillings or crowns, which you can read more about in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-filling\/filling-fell-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article<\/a>. However, this fix is only meant to last until you can get to the dentist, which should be ASAP. If not, your temporary filling could end up creating more problems than solving them. Read more about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"temporary kits here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/temporary-filling-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\">temporary kits here<\/a>, or read our article about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/temporary-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">temporary teeth<\/a> to find out more about your options.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental sedation<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental sedation is an important part of not just restorative dentistry, but also tooth extractions and sometimes emergency dentistry. There are various types of sedation, ranging from sedation that leaves you conscious but relaxed, to sedation that leaves you unconscious for the entire dental procedure. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental sedation is generally safe and especially helpful in patients who experience dental anxiety. If you want to read more about the types of sedation and how they work, you can read our full dental sedation <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dental sedation article here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/dental-sedation\/\" target=\"_blank\">article here<\/a>. <\/p>    <h2 id=\"the-problems-with-missing-teeth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The problems with missing teeth<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/manmissingtooth.jpg\" alt=\"restore missing teeth\" class=\"wp-image-11574\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Missing teeth should be replaced<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missing teeth aren&#8217;t just esthetically problematic, they can also have serious consequences to your oral health and overall health in general. Missing teeth can make it harder to eat and speak, and they can also cause the muscles in your face to weaken and sag inwards. What&#8217;s more, missing teeth can lead to the weakening of your jawbone.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have missing teeth, it&#8217;s important that you speak with your dentist about options for replacement. In the meantime, if you want to know more about the adverse effects of missing teeth and the options available to you to replace them, you can read our&nbsp;full missing teeth <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/missing-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\">article here<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">     <div class=\"dentist-tip\">          <div class=\"dentist-tip__title\">             Ask a dentist: How does restorative dentistry protect my health?        <\/div>          <div class=\"dentist-tip__content\">             <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given our hectic schedules, it\u2019s easy to take healthy teeth and gums for granted, despite the fact that we need them just to function normally every day. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so devastating for most of us when something goes wrong\u2013we can\u2019t eat or drink right, which can\u2019t help but affect our health and daily routine. When dental disease or damage is left untreated, the negative health consequences can go beyond painful teeth and gums. Without timely restorative treatment, you increase your risk of:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Further damage to your surrounding teeth<\/li>    <li>Infection spreading to surrounding teeth and gums<\/li>    <li>Tooth loss<\/li>    <li>Sepsis (blood infection)<\/li>    <li>Ludwig\u2019s Angina (face and jaw infection)<\/li>    <li>Bacterial infection to the heart and\/or brain<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Shane Porter, Premier Dentistry of Eagle<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">        <\/div>      <\/div>      <\/p>    <h2 id=\"restorative-dentistry-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restorative dentistry costs<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how much do all of these procedures cost anyways? Have a look at the table below for a cost summary.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-wptb-table-block\"><div class=\"wptb-container-legacy\" data-table-id=\"42285\">     <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-42285\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"262.98611\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"2\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpmYWxzZX19fQ==\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" role=\"table\" data-table-columns=\"2\"><tbody><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Treatment<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Cost<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Dental implants<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Average $5,000 per tooth, or $40,000 for a full mouth<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\"><div class=\"\"><p>All-on-4 implants<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>12,000&ndash;$25,000<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Dental bridges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$500&ndash;$1,500 (traditional fixed), $700&ndash;$2,300 (Bonded), $5,000+ (implant-supported)<\/p><\/div><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"mix-blend-mode: darken; position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\"><div class=\"\"><p>Dental crowns<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"mix-blend-mode: darken; position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><div class=\"\"><p>$500&ndash;$1,500 (metal), $800&ndash;$2,000 (ceramic), $600&ndash;$1,800 (porcelain-fused-to-metal), $700&ndash;$2,000 (CEREC)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Dentures<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$3,000&ndash;$8,000 (traditional), $6,000&ndash;$30,000 (implant-supported),$700&ndash;$3,000 (flexible)<\/p><\/div><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"mix-blend-mode: darken; position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Sinus lift surgery<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$1,500&ndash;$5,000<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Dental filling<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-46\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$50&ndash;$150 (amalgam), $90&ndash;$250 (composite), $250&ndash;$4,500 (gold)<\/p><\/div><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><grammarly-extension data-grammarly-shadow-root=\"true\" style=\"mix-blend-mode: darken; position: absolute; top: -0.99537px; left: -0.99537px; pointer-events: none; z-index: auto;\" class=\"cGcvT\"><\/grammarly-extension><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-47\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Root canal<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-48\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$700&ndash;$1,000<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"wptb-row\"><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"0\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>Panoramic x-ray<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"wptb-cell\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(209, 209, 209);\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"><div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\" style=\"color: rgb(74, 85, 104); font-size: 15px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"><p>$100&ndash;$200<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>  <\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, some of these treatments can be pretty pricey. If you need help dealing with restorative dentistry, have a look at our guide to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/\" target=\"_blank\">dental financing<\/a>. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dental insurance plan may cover part of your treatment costs. We know that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"48428\" target=\"_blank\">dental insurance<\/a> can be expensive and it can also be difficult to know which plan to choose. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we are here for you \u2014 we&#8217;ve created a special <strong>comparison tool<\/strong> that shows you the <strong>top plans in your area<\/strong> to help guide you in your decision. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes just a <strong>few seconds<\/strong> to fill in your DOB and zip code, and you&#8217;ll see <strong>full coverage plans<\/strong> that cover your needs. <strong>Get started<\/strong> with the form below!<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> \t<div class=\"i-api\"> \t\t<div class=\"i-api__img\"> \t\t\t<style> \t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 575.98px) { \t\t\t\t\t.i-api__img { \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground: url('https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress-child\/inc\/shortcodes\/insurance-api\/img\/insurance-api-img-min.jpg'); \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-size: cover; \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center; \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat; \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t<\/style> \t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress-child\/inc\/shortcodes\/insurance-api\/img\/insurance-api-img-mobile-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Dentaly insurance\" width=\"527\" height=\"518\" loading=\"lazy\"> \t\t<\/div> \t\t<form class=\"i-api-form\"> \t\t\t<h2 class=\"i-api__title\">See how much you could save<\/h2> \t\t\t<div class=\"i-api__subtitle\">Start by entering your ZIP code<\/div> \t\t\t<div class=\"destination\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"destination__data\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"destination__data-item destination__data-item--zip\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"tel\" name=\"zip\" id=\"zip\" minlength=\"5\" maxlength=\"5\" placeholder=\"Your zip code?\" required>  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"county-wrapper\" class=\"destination__data-item destination__data-item--county\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"county\" id=\"county\" placeholder=\"County\" readonly> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"destination__data-item-arrow\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"10\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 6\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M0 0.5L5 5.5L10 0.5H0Z\" fill=\"#5A5A5A\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"county-options\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"destination__message\" id=\"destination-message\">The selected zip does not belong to the USA<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div class=\"service-search api__service-search\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ss-controls\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ss-controls__title\">Date of Birth<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ss-controls__buttons\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ss-controls__buttons-add visible\" id=\"add-spouse\"><span>+<\/span> Add Spouse<\/button> \t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ss-controls__buttons-add visible\" id=\"add-child\"><span>+<\/span> Add Child<\/button> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicants service-search__applicants\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant\" data-applicant-type=\"applicant\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__inner\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__type\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"applicant__type-icon\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M11.0002 11C9.5335 11 8.27794 10.4778 7.2335 9.43337C6.18905 8.38893 5.66683 7.13337 5.66683 5.66671C5.66683 4.20004 6.18905 2.94449 7.2335 1.90004C8.27794 0.855596 9.5335 0.333374 11.0002 0.333374C12.4668 0.333374 13.7224 0.855596 14.7668 1.90004C15.8113 2.94449 16.3335 4.20004 16.3335 5.66671C16.3335 7.13337 15.8113 8.38893 14.7668 9.43337C13.7224 10.4778 12.4668 11 11.0002 11ZM3.00016 21.6667C2.26683 21.6667 1.63905 21.4056 1.11683 20.8834C0.594607 20.3612 0.333496 19.7334 0.333496 19V17.9334C0.333496 17.1778 0.527941 16.4834 0.916829 15.85C1.30572 15.2167 1.82239 14.7334 2.46683 14.4C3.84461 13.7112 5.24461 13.1945 6.66683 12.85C8.08905 12.5056 9.5335 12.3334 11.0002 12.3334C12.4668 12.3334 13.9113 12.5056 15.3335 12.85C16.7557 13.1945 18.1557 13.7112 19.5335 14.4C20.1779 14.7334 20.6946 15.2167 21.0835 15.85C21.4724 16.4834 21.6668 17.1778 21.6668 17.9334V19C21.6668 19.7334 21.4057 20.3612 20.8835 20.8834C20.3613 21.4056 19.7335 21.6667 19.0002 21.6667H3.00016Z\" fill=\"#424242\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"applicant__type-text\">Applicant<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__inner-right\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__date\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__date-input inputs-group\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"i-month\" type=\"tel\" name=\"month\" id=\"month\" max=\"12\" maxlength=\"2\" placeholder=\"mm\" required><span>\/<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"i-day\" type=\"tel\" name=\"day\" id=\"day\" max=\"31\" maxlength=\"2\" placeholder=\"dd\" required><span>\/<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"i-year\" type=\"tel\" name=\"year\" id=\"year\" min=\"1900\" max=\"\" minlength=\"4\" maxlength=\"4\" placeholder=\"yyyy\" required> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"applicant__buttons-remove applicant__buttons-remove--first\" disabled> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 46 46\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<rect width=\"46\" height=\"46\" rx=\"23\" fill=\"#E6E6E6\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M17.2498 33.3498C16.6173 33.3498 16.0758 33.1246 15.6254 32.6742C15.175 32.2238 14.9498 31.6823 14.9498 31.0498V16.0998H13.7998V13.7998H19.5498V12.6498H26.4498V13.7998H32.1998V16.0998H31.0498V31.0498C31.0498 31.6823 30.8246 32.2238 30.3742 32.6742C29.9238 33.1246 29.3823 33.3498 28.7498 33.3498H17.2498ZM28.7498 16.0998H17.2498V31.0498H28.7498V16.0998ZM19.5498 28.7498H21.8498V18.3998H19.5498V28.7498ZM24.1498 28.7498H26.4498V18.3998H24.1498V28.7498Z\" fill=\"#1C1B1F\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__message\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__message-icon\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M10 15C10.2833 15 10.5208 14.9042 10.7125 14.7125C10.9042 14.5208 11 14.2833 11 14C11 13.7167 10.9042 13.4792 10.7125 13.2875C10.5208 13.0958 10.2833 13 10 13C9.71667 13 9.47917 13.0958 9.2875 13.2875C9.09583 13.4792 9 13.7167 9 14C9 14.2833 9.09583 14.5208 9.2875 14.7125C9.47917 14.9042 9.71667 15 10 15ZM10 11C10.2833 11 10.5208 10.9042 10.7125 10.7125C10.9042 10.5208 11 10.2833 11 10V6C11 5.71667 10.9042 5.47917 10.7125 5.2875C10.5208 5.09583 10.2833 5 10 5C9.71667 5 9.47917 5.09583 9.2875 5.2875C9.09583 5.47917 9 5.71667 9 6V10C9 10.2833 9.09583 10.5208 9.2875 10.7125C9.47917 10.9042 9.71667 11 10 11ZM10 20C8.61667 20 7.31667 19.7375 6.1 19.2125C4.88333 18.6875 3.825 17.975 2.925 17.075C2.025 16.175 1.3125 15.1167 0.7875 13.9C0.2625 12.6833 0 11.3833 0 10C0 8.61667 0.2625 7.31667 0.7875 6.1C1.3125 4.88333 2.025 3.825 2.925 2.925C3.825 2.025 4.88333 1.3125 6.1 0.7875C7.31667 0.2625 8.61667 0 10 0C11.3833 0 12.6833 0.2625 13.9 0.7875C15.1167 1.3125 16.175 2.025 17.075 2.925C17.975 3.825 18.6875 4.88333 19.2125 6.1C19.7375 7.31667 20 8.61667 20 10C20 11.3833 19.7375 12.6833 19.2125 13.9C18.6875 15.1167 17.975 16.175 17.075 17.075C16.175 17.975 15.1167 18.6875 13.9 19.2125C12.6833 19.7375 11.3833 20 10 20Z\" fill=\"#EB5546\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__message-text\">Enter a valid date of birth. Applicant must be 18 and over<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<button class=\"i-api__submit-btn\">Start my free quote<\/button> \t\t<\/form> \t\t<div class=\"applicant applicant--proto\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__inner\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__type\"> \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"applicant__type-icon\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M11.0002 11C9.5335 11 8.27794 10.4778 7.2335 9.43337C6.18905 8.38893 5.66683 7.13337 5.66683 5.66671C5.66683 4.20004 6.18905 2.94449 7.2335 1.90004C8.27794 0.855596 9.5335 0.333374 11.0002 0.333374C12.4668 0.333374 13.7224 0.855596 14.7668 1.90004C15.8113 2.94449 16.3335 4.20004 16.3335 5.66671C16.3335 7.13337 15.8113 8.38893 14.7668 9.43337C13.7224 10.4778 12.4668 11 11.0002 11ZM3.00016 21.6667C2.26683 21.6667 1.63905 21.4056 1.11683 20.8834C0.594607 20.3612 0.333496 19.7334 0.333496 19V17.9334C0.333496 17.1778 0.527941 16.4834 0.916829 15.85C1.30572 15.2167 1.82239 14.7334 2.46683 14.4C3.84461 13.7112 5.24461 13.1945 6.66683 12.85C8.08905 12.5056 9.5335 12.3334 11.0002 12.3334C12.4668 12.3334 13.9113 12.5056 15.3335 12.85C16.7557 13.1945 18.1557 13.7112 19.5335 14.4C20.1779 14.7334 20.6946 15.2167 21.0835 15.85C21.4724 16.4834 21.6668 17.1778 21.6668 17.9334V19C21.6668 19.7334 21.4057 20.3612 20.8835 20.8834C20.3613 21.4056 19.7335 21.6667 19.0002 21.6667H3.00016Z\" fill=\"#424242\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"applicant__type-text\">Applicant<\/span> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__inner-right\"> \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__date\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__date-input inputs-group\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"i-month\" type=\"tel\" name=\"month-proto\" id=\"month-proto\" max=\"12\" maxlength=\"2\" placeholder=\"mm\" required><span>\/<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"i-day\" type=\"tel\" name=\"day-proto\" id=\"day-proto\" max=\"31\" maxlength=\"2\" placeholder=\"dd\" required><span>\/<\/span> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"i-year\" type=\"tel\" name=\"year-proto\" id=\"year-proto\" min=\"1900\" max=\"\" minlength=\"4\" maxlength=\"4\" placeholder=\"yyyy\" required> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"applicant__buttons-remove\" disabled> \t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewbox=\"0 0 46 46\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<rect width=\"46\" height=\"46\" rx=\"23\" fill=\"#E6E6E6\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M17.2498 33.3498C16.6173 33.3498 16.0758 33.1246 15.6254 32.6742C15.175 32.2238 14.9498 31.6823 14.9498 31.0498V16.0998H13.7998V13.7998H19.5498V12.6498H26.4498V13.7998H32.1998V16.0998H31.0498V31.0498C31.0498 31.6823 30.8246 32.2238 30.3742 32.6742C29.9238 33.1246 29.3823 33.3498 28.7498 33.3498H17.2498ZM28.7498 16.0998H17.2498V31.0498H28.7498V16.0998ZM19.5498 28.7498H21.8498V18.3998H19.5498V28.7498ZM24.1498 28.7498H26.4498V18.3998H24.1498V28.7498Z\" fill=\"#1C1B1F\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t\t<\/button> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div class=\"applicant-checkbox-wrapper\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant-checkbox\"> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"student-proto\" class=\"student\" id=\"student-proto\"> \t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"student-proto\">Student<\/label> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant-checkbox\"> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"disabled-proto\" class=\"disabled\" id=\"disabled-proto\"> \t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"disabled-proto\">Disabled<\/label> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div>  \t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__message\"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__message-icon\"> \t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M10 15C10.2833 15 10.5208 14.9042 10.7125 14.7125C10.9042 14.5208 11 14.2833 11 14C11 13.7167 10.9042 13.4792 10.7125 13.2875C10.5208 13.0958 10.2833 13 10 13C9.71667 13 9.47917 13.0958 9.2875 13.2875C9.09583 13.4792 9 13.7167 9 14C9 14.2833 9.09583 14.5208 9.2875 14.7125C9.47917 14.9042 9.71667 15 10 15ZM10 11C10.2833 11 10.5208 10.9042 10.7125 10.7125C10.9042 10.5208 11 10.2833 11 10V6C11 5.71667 10.9042 5.47917 10.7125 5.2875C10.5208 5.09583 10.2833 5 10 5C9.71667 5 9.47917 5.09583 9.2875 5.2875C9.09583 5.47917 9 5.71667 9 6V10C9 10.2833 9.09583 10.5208 9.2875 10.7125C9.47917 10.9042 9.71667 11 10 11ZM10 20C8.61667 20 7.31667 19.7375 6.1 19.2125C4.88333 18.6875 3.825 17.975 2.925 17.075C2.025 16.175 1.3125 15.1167 0.7875 13.9C0.2625 12.6833 0 11.3833 0 10C0 8.61667 0.2625 7.31667 0.7875 6.1C1.3125 4.88333 2.025 3.825 2.925 2.925C3.825 2.025 4.88333 1.3125 6.1 0.7875C7.31667 0.2625 8.61667 0 10 0C11.3833 0 12.6833 0.2625 13.9 0.7875C15.1167 1.3125 16.175 2.025 17.075 2.925C17.975 3.825 18.6875 4.88333 19.2125 6.1C19.7375 7.31667 20 8.61667 20 10C20 11.3833 19.7375 12.6833 19.2125 13.9C18.6875 15.1167 17.975 16.175 17.075 17.075C16.175 17.975 15.1167 18.6875 13.9 19.2125C12.6833 19.7375 11.3833 20 10 20Z\" fill=\"#EB5546\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<\/svg> \t\t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"applicant__message-text\">Enter a valid date of birth. Applicant must be 18 and over<\/div> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t<\/div>  <\/p>    <h2 id=\"find-a-prosthodontist-near-me\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a prosthodontist near me<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have missing teeth, you may be wondering where you can find a prosthodontist in your area. Your local dentist can probably point you in the right direction, but you can also call <a class=\"global-phone-link\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a> to be connected to an implant, crown, or denture specialist near you. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<div class=\"call_widget call_widget_default\"><div class=\"call_widget__title\"><strong>I'm missing teeth and I want to find a prosthodontist<span> near me<\/span> now<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"call_widget__container\"><p><a class=\"click_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">Click here<\/a> to get connected or call <a class=\"phone_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a> (toll-free, 24\/7)<\/p><a class=\"call-btn\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">Call A Dentist<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p>    <h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/restorative-dentistry-smiling-woman.jpg\" alt=\"dental restoration\" class=\"wp-image-11576\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restorative dentistry can help you get your smile back<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to restorative dentistry, many people who have damaged teeth, whether due to developmental problems, trauma or decay, can regain proper function again in their mouths. Restorative dentistry isn&#8217;t just important for your oral health, but it&#8217;s important for your overall health. If you think you might need restorative dentistry, talk to your dentist about your options.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between restorative vs cosmetic dentistry?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can think about restorative dentistry as a procedure whose primary concern is keeping your mouth healthy and functioning, while the primary focus of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/cosmetic-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\">cosmetic dentistry<\/a> is improving aesthetics.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is major restorative dentistry?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major restorative dentistry services include treatment such as crowns, bridges, dentures and implants. This is opposed to basic teeth restoration such as fillings.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are veneers considered restorative?<\/h3>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/restorativedentistryseniorwomansmiling.jpg\" alt=\"veneers restorative\" class=\"wp-image-11577\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veneers are restorative and cosmetic<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental veneers are considered to be both cosmetic and restorative dentistry. That&#8217;s because they improve the appearance of teeth and also help to reduce teeth sensitivity and maintain gum health. They can also protect your existing tooth from damage.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is conservative dentistry?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conservative dentistry is a part of restorative dentistry when a minimal amount of healthy tooth is removed during the restorative process such as filing down healthy teeth to be fitted with veneers.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I find a prosthodontist near me?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find a prosthodontist near you by asking for a referral from your local dentist, or by calling <a class=\"global-phone-link\" href=\"tel:+18663830748\">866-383-0748<\/a>. Enter your zip code and make an appointment at a clinic in your area. <\/p> <div class=\"socials_share\"><ul class=\"share-buttons\">     <li class=\"share_item share_item-facebook\">         <a class=\"share_link share-facebook\"            href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer?u=https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/&amp;t=Restorative+Dentistry%3A+Get+Your+Teeth+Back+With+Implants+and+Fillings\"            target=\"_blank\"            rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"            title=\"Share to Facebook\"            onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'facebook-share','width=580,height=296');return false;\">             <svg width=\"30\" height=\"31\" viewbox=\"0 0 30 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect y=\"0.194702\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#4267B2\"\/>                 <path d=\"M13.0479 23.4202C12.9455 23.4202 12.6409 23.4197 12.432 23.2037C12.2626 23.029 12.243 22.8015 12.243 22.6458C12.2523 20.6126 12.2508 18.5806 12.2495 16.5483L12.2489 15.6189V15.6158C12.2427 15.6158 12.2368 15.6158 12.2308 15.6158L11.8509 15.6152L10.6452 15.6158V12.0132L11.7258 12.0147C11.8307 12.0147 11.9347 12.0144 12.039 12.0135L12.134 12.0132L12.248 12.0138C12.248 11.9597 12.2486 11.8992 12.2498 11.8304L12.2511 11.7639C12.2614 11.2385 12.2723 10.6949 12.3034 10.1583C12.4021 8.46772 13.7779 7.15315 15.5749 7.03252C16.2603 6.98761 16.9544 6.98329 17.6252 6.97926C17.95 6.97725 18.2748 6.97524 18.5995 6.9689H18.6017C18.8303 6.9689 18.9931 7.02619 19.114 7.13876C19.3021 7.3141 19.3002 7.55132 19.2996 7.62963C19.2933 8.25035 19.2877 9.06742 19.3011 9.88679C19.3052 10.0952 19.2423 10.2622 19.1146 10.3826C18.9231 10.5628 18.6631 10.5628 18.5777 10.5628C18.0041 10.5556 17.5255 10.5582 17.0105 10.5625C16.786 10.5639 16.7489 10.5982 16.7449 10.8066C16.7411 10.9984 16.7417 11.1895 16.7427 11.3807C16.7433 11.5923 16.7439 11.8042 16.7393 12.0158C17.1948 12.0086 17.642 12.0109 18.092 12.0135L19.2731 12.0153L19.3235 12.359C19.3267 12.3815 19.3307 12.401 19.3344 12.4189C19.346 12.4768 19.3603 12.5487 19.3528 12.6351C19.3248 12.923 19.2961 13.2063 19.2675 13.4896C19.2146 14.0124 19.1616 14.535 19.1155 15.0578C19.1009 15.2254 19.0056 15.6161 18.4401 15.6161L18.2498 15.6155L17.3863 15.6184C17.1693 15.6184 16.9519 15.6166 16.7355 15.6114C16.7433 17.7575 16.7417 19.9041 16.7399 22.0527L16.7396 22.5683C16.7396 23.2311 16.5465 23.413 15.8415 23.4148L14.2677 23.4113C13.8741 23.4113 13.4805 23.4133 13.0869 23.4202L13.0489 23.4205L13.0479 23.4202Z\"                       fill=\"white\"\/>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li>     <li class=\"share_item share_item-twitter\">         <a class=\"share_link share-twitter\"            href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Restorative+Dentistry%3A+Get+Your+Teeth+Back+With+Implants+and+Fillings&amp;url=https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/\"            rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"            arget=\"_blank\"            title=\"Share to Twitter\"            onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'twitter-share','width=580,height=296');return false;\" target=\"_blank\">             <svg width=\"31\" height=\"31\" viewbox=\"0 0 31 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect x=\"0.194702\" y=\"0.194702\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#22ABE9\"\/>                 <path d=\"M7.33932 22.3271C8.84491 23.0526 10.4272 23.4205 12.0504 23.4205H12.0514C17.2023 23.4202 22.644 19.4411 23.0785 11.8383C23.1172 11.1913 23.2438 10.5148 23.9054 9.94447C24.0772 9.79603 24.2332 9.62309 24.3882 9.43595L22.6351 9.90221L24.0389 7.80671C23.76 7.91857 23.481 8.03042 23.2038 8.14335C22.6579 8.36458 22.1906 8.27722 21.6767 7.85393C20.4451 6.83726 19.1047 6.69486 17.7456 7.43527C16.3857 8.17496 15.7162 9.40754 15.7562 11.0989C15.7631 11.4128 15.7406 11.7687 15.5126 12.0208C15.3094 12.2449 15.0364 12.318 14.5834 12.2502C11.7004 11.817 9.25204 10.4576 7.30694 8.20904C7.28811 8.18774 7.27059 8.16573 7.25373 8.143C6.65989 9.29924 6.98837 10.7154 8.29502 12.8276L8.87002 13.7566L7.6136 13.4526C7.3955 13.4 7.1893 13.3503 6.9778 13.2988C7.2273 14.8336 8.05477 15.8528 9.60133 16.5598L11.0914 17.2416L8.5888 17.5136C8.87102 18.3325 9.50253 18.84 11.5742 19.8037L12.2212 20.1049L11.6631 20.5683C10.2864 21.7121 8.76725 22.1478 7.33932 22.3271Z\"                       fill=\"white\"\/>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li>     <li class=\"share_item share_item-whatsapp-web\">         <a class=\"share_link share-whatsapp-web\" href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/\"            onclick=\"window.open(this.href,'whatsapp-share','width=780,height=400');return false;\"            title=\"Share to WhatsApp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">             <svg width=\"31\" height=\"31\" viewbox=\"0 0 31 31\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect width=\"31\" height=\"31\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"url(#paint0_linear)\"\/>                 <path d=\"M22.4549 7.08199C20.4262 5.0533 17.7213 3.93445 14.8443 3.93445C8.91803 3.93445 4.08607 8.75412 4.08607 14.6926C4.08607 16.5861 4.57787 18.4426 5.52459 20.0656L4 25.6353L9.70492 24.1353C11.2787 24.9959 13.0492 25.4385 14.8443 25.4385C20.7705 25.4385 25.6025 20.6189 25.6025 14.6803C25.6025 11.8156 24.4959 9.12297 22.4549 7.08199ZM14.8566 23.6312C13.2459 23.6312 11.6721 23.2008 10.3074 22.3894L9.97541 22.1926L6.59426 23.0779L7.4918 19.7828L7.28279 19.4385C6.38525 18.0123 5.91803 16.3648 5.91803 14.6803C5.91803 9.75002 9.92623 5.74182 14.8566 5.74182C17.2418 5.74182 19.4918 6.67625 21.1762 8.36068C22.8607 10.0451 23.7951 12.2951 23.7951 14.6803C23.7828 19.623 19.7746 23.6312 14.8566 23.6312ZM19.75 16.9426C19.4795 16.8074 18.1639 16.1558 17.918 16.0697C17.6721 15.9836 17.4877 15.9345 17.3156 16.2049C17.1311 16.4754 16.6271 17.0779 16.4672 17.2623C16.3074 17.4467 16.1598 17.459 15.8893 17.3238C15.6189 17.1885 14.7582 16.9058 13.7254 15.9959C12.9262 15.2828 12.3852 14.3976 12.2254 14.1394C12.0656 13.8689 12.2131 13.7213 12.3484 13.5861C12.4713 13.4631 12.6189 13.2664 12.7541 13.1189C12.8893 12.959 12.9385 12.8484 13.0246 12.6763C13.1107 12.4918 13.0738 12.3443 13 12.209C12.9385 12.0738 12.3975 10.7459 12.1762 10.2172C11.9549 9.68855 11.7336 9.76232 11.5738 9.75002C11.4139 9.73773 11.2418 9.73772 11.0574 9.73772C10.873 9.73772 10.5902 9.7992 10.3443 10.0697C10.0984 10.3402 9.39754 10.9918 9.39754 12.3074C9.39754 13.6353 10.3566 14.9017 10.4918 15.0861C10.627 15.2705 12.3852 17.9754 15.0779 19.1435C15.7172 19.4262 16.2213 19.5861 16.6148 19.709C17.2541 19.9181 17.8443 19.8812 18.3115 19.8197C18.8279 19.7459 19.8975 19.1681 20.1311 18.541C20.3525 17.914 20.3525 17.373 20.291 17.2623C20.2049 17.1394 20.0205 17.0656 19.75 16.9426Z\"                       fill=\"white\"\/>                 <defs>                     <lineargradient id=\"paint0_linear\" x1=\"15.0001\" y1=\"-0.0101066\" x2=\"15.0001\" y2=\"29.9855\"                                     gradientunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\">                         <stop stop-color=\"#61FD7D\"\/>                         <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#2BB826\"\/>                     <\/lineargradient>                 <\/defs>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li>     <li class=\"share_item share_item-common\">         <a href=\"#\" class=\"share_link share-copy-link\" id=\"share-copy-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">             <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">                 <rect width=\"30\" height=\"30\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#00D4DD\"\/>                 <path d=\"M15.8313 13.6488C14.5411 12.3741 12.4442 12.3813 11.145 13.665L7.55841 17.2089C6.25927 18.4926 6.25204 20.5645 7.54226 21.8392C8.83248 23.114 10.9294 23.1067 12.2285 21.8231L15.0358 19.0158\"                       stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>                 <path d=\"M13.993 15.3983C15.2832 16.6731 17.3802 16.6658 18.6793 15.3821L22.2659 11.8382C23.5651 10.5545 23.5723 8.48268 22.2821 7.20792C20.9918 5.93316 18.8949 5.94039 17.5958 7.22408L14.7688 10.0511\"                       stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>             <\/svg>         <\/a>     <\/li> <\/ul>  <script>\n    document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {\n        var tempInput = jQuery('<input type=\"text\">');\n        var curUrl = jQuery(location).attr('href');\n        var shareButton = jQuery('.share-copy-link');\n        shareButton.on('click', function (e) {\n            e.preventDefault();\n            if (navigator.share) {\n                navigator.share({\n                    title: 'Dentaly.org | Your Oral Healthcare Portal',\n                    url: curUrl\n                }).then(() => {\n                    console.log('Thanks for sharing!');\n                }).catch(console.error);\n            } else {\n                jQuery('body').append(tempInput);\n                tempInput.val(curUrl).select();\n                document.execCommand('copy');\n                tempInput.remove();\n                jQuery(this).attr('data-state', 'Link is copied').addClass('copied');\n                setTimeout(function () {\n                    jQuery('.share-copy-link').removeClass('copied');\n                }, 8000);\n            }\n        });\n    });\n<\/script>  <\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical-references\"><div class=\"medical-references__heading\"><span>Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical-references__list\"><p><b>Healthjournalism.org: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/healthjournalism.org\/blog\/2015\/06\/percentage-of-adult-americans-with-cavities-remains-high-study-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Percentage of adult Americans with cavities remains high, study notes<\/a>. Consulted 23rd February 2022.\u00a0<b><br \/> <\/b><\/p> <\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have teeth that are decayed or damaged, or simply didn&#8217;t develop correctly? If so, you might be a candidate for restorative dentistry. Restoration of teeth has to do with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral disease and other problems. Whether you need a dental implant, dentures, dental crowns or even veneers, you &#8230; <a title=\"Restorative Dentistry: Get Your Teeth Back With Implants and Fillings\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/\">Read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Restorative Dentistry: Get Your Teeth Back With Implants and Fillings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":11572,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6944],"tags":[],"coauthors":[2159,6873],"class_list":["post-11555","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","category-restorative-dentistry-category"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Restorative Dentistry for Missing or Damaged Teeth - Dentaly.org<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Restorative dentistry can help your mouth regain function and esthetics. Learn about the types of dental restoration including implants and fillings.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Restorative Dentistry for Missing or Damaged Teeth - Dentaly.org\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Restorative dentistry can help your mouth regain function and esthetics. Learn about the types of dental restoration including implants and fillings.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Dentaly.org\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dentaly.org\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-11-14T08:21:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/restorative-dentistry-woman-at-dentist-feat-image.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"790\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"415\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@dentaly_site\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"15 minutes\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"Natalie Asmussen, Dr. Shane Porter\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/restorative-dentistry\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2020\\\/01\\\/restorative-dentistry-woman-at-dentist-feat-image.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2020\\\/01\\\/restorative-dentistry-woman-at-dentist-feat-image.jpg\",\"width\":790,\"height\":415,\"caption\":\"Restorative Dentistry\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/restorative-dentistry\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Restorative Dentistry\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/\",\"name\":\"Dentaly.org\",\"description\":\"Your Oral Healthcare Portal\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Dentaly.org\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/dentaly-logo.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/16\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/dentaly-logo.svg\",\"width\":561,\"height\":144,\"caption\":\"Dentaly.org\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.dentaly.org\\\/us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/dentaly.org\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/dentaly_site\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/dentaly-org\\\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Restorative Dentistry for Missing or Damaged Teeth - Dentaly.org","description":"Restorative dentistry can help your mouth regain function and esthetics. Learn about the types of dental restoration including implants and fillings.","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Restorative Dentistry for Missing or Damaged Teeth - Dentaly.org","og_description":"Restorative dentistry can help your mouth regain function and esthetics. Learn about the types of dental restoration including implants and fillings.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/","og_site_name":"Dentaly.org","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dentaly.org\/","article_modified_time":"2024-11-14T08:21:53+00:00","og_image":[{"width":790,"height":415,"url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/restorative-dentistry-woman-at-dentist-feat-image.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@dentaly_site","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"15 minutes","Written by":"Natalie Asmussen, Dr. Shane Porter"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/restorative-dentistry-woman-at-dentist-feat-image.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/01\/restorative-dentistry-woman-at-dentist-feat-image.jpg","width":790,"height":415,"caption":"Restorative Dentistry"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/restorative-dentistry\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Restorative Dentistry"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/","name":"Dentaly.org","description":"Your Oral Healthcare Portal","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#organization","name":"Dentaly.org","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/09\/dentaly-logo.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/09\/dentaly-logo.svg","width":561,"height":144,"caption":"Dentaly.org"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dentaly.org\/","https:\/\/x.com\/dentaly_site","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/dentaly-org\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11555","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11555"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11555\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80594,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11555\/revisions\/80594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11555"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=11555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}