Restorative Dentistry – State College, PA
Smile Repair for State College, PA Dental Patients
Our team works hard to help every patient we treat to keep their natural smile for a lifetime. If we are unable to prevent oral health concerns, we provide a variety of restorative dentistry services with the aim of preserving the maximum amount of healthy tooth structure while fully restoring the shape and function of our patient's smiles. Contact us right away if you experience a toothache or dental damage. The sooner we begin restorative dentistry in our State College, PA dental office, the more likely we are to be able to provide a conservative solution.
Why Choose Kevin P. Labosky, DMD for Restorative Dentistry?
- Natural-Looking, Long-Lasting Materials Utilized
- Confidently Restore Your Smile’s Function and Appearance
- Accepts Many Dental Insurance Plans
Dental Crowns
Teeth are incredibly strong, but they aren’t completely indestructible. If you have a tooth that is decayed, broken, or otherwise structurally damaged, we can build up and protect it with a dental crown in State College. Depending on where your tooth is located and other factors, our dental crowns can be made from gold, porcelain fused-to-metal, or ceramic. To learn more about dental crowns or to schedule a consultation, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Tooth-Colored Fillings
Amalgam fillings were traditionally considered the standard in repair for minor decay and dental damage. They provide durable, long-lasting results. However, they are also very noticeable in appearance and require the removal of healthy dental structure for support. These and other concerns have made tooth-colored, composite resin fillings the preferred option for most dentists and patients alike. The composite resin is shaded to blend seamlessly into the natural smile line, and the filling is applied directly to the damaged tooth in a putty-like consistency that fills in pits and grooves in the tooth. Once the filling is in place, we use a curing light to harden it, leaving patients with flawless smiles in less than an hour. We can also use composite resin for a cosmetic dentistry service known as dental bonding that conceals and corrects any number of smile flaws. For some patients, dental bonding is an affordable alternative for porcelain veneers.
