Restorative dentistry is all about regaining a healthy, confident smile when your teeth have been damaged, lost, or need reinforcement. At Martindale Smiles, we provide restorative dentistry in NE Calgary to help you regain a complete, healthy smile, using quality materials and modern techniques for durable, natural-looking results. Understanding restorative dentistry: what you need to know begins with knowing your options, what conditions may benefit from treatment, and how our friendly team supports you at every step.
What Is Restorative Dentistry and Who Can Benefit?
Our restorative services include tooth-coloured fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants, allowing us to offer solutions for single teeth, multiple teeth, or full arches. Restorative dentistry is recommended if you have broken, cracked, or worn teeth, tooth decay, failing fillings, missing teeth, difficulty chewing or speaking, uncomfortable or loose dentures, teeth shifting due to gaps, or jawbone loss after tooth loss or gum disease. Treating these issues early can lead to simpler treatments and better long-term results.
Our Approach: Materials, Customization, and Comfort
We use biocompatible restorative materials, including porcelain, zirconia, and composite resin, to achieve natural appearance and functionality. Every restoration is customized to your dental anatomy and preferences for appearance. We strive for long-lasting results, with restorations designed to last for over a decade with proper care. Our office provides a calming environment, sedation options if you feel anxious, and is open seven days a week with same-day appointments available. We offer direct insurance billing and follow the ADA Fee Guide.
Understanding the Cost of Restorative Dentistry
Restorative treatment costs depend on the type of procedure, number of teeth, and materials; fillings and crowns are generally more affordable, while bridges, dentures, and implants are larger investments. We offer clear explanations of treatment options and fees before treatment begins, and many dental plans cover part of the cost of restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures. Direct billing to insurance is available, and we welcome patients with the Canadian Dental Care Plan and eligible First Nations and Inuit patients through the Non-Insured Health Benefits program.
What to Expect: The Restorative Dentistry Process
Your first restorative appointment includes a consultation, examination of teeth, gums, and jawbone, digital X-rays if needed, and a detailed discussion of options, timing, and fees. We create a personalized treatment plan, prepare and place the restoration with a focus on comfort, using local anesthetic as needed. You receive clear aftercare instructions and any necessary follow-up visits to ensure your restoration fits and feels right.
About Crowns, Bridges, and Their Care
For crowns and bridges, the process includes examining the tooth, taking X-rays, preparing and taking impressions, providing a temporary restoration, custom fabrication of the final restoration, and a final fitting and bonding. We use precise digital impression technology for crowns and bridges and provide patient-focused, comfortable care. Caring for crowns and bridges includes brushing twice a day, flossing daily, cleaning under bridges, avoiding hard foods, and attending regular check-ups. Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to the natural teeth on either side, restoring chewing and speaking ability, maintaining face shape, and preventing shifting.
Other Restorative Options: Fillings, Dentures, and Implants
Fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants are all restorative options offered based on your specific dental needs. Partial dentures are recommended if some natural teeth remain, helping fill gaps, prevent shifting, and restore bite function. Complete and partial dentures are custom-fitted, removable restorations used to replace multiple teeth, improve chewing, and restore smile confidence.
The denture process involves an initial examination and consultation, impressions, bite registration, try-in for fit and appearance, final fitting, and follow-up visits for adjustment. Caring for dentures includes brushing daily with a soft brush, soaking them overnight, rinsing after meals, and handling them carefully.
The dental implant process involves a consultation and digital X-rays, treatment planning, any necessary preparation, implant placement, healing, and attachment of the final custom restoration. Bone grafting may be recommended prior to implants for patients who need stronger bone support, with aftercare and follow-up visits to monitor healing.
How We Support Comfort and Follow-up
We discuss sedation options and comfort measures during all restorative treatments and monitor you throughout the process. Restorative care at our office is supported by our experienced team, modern technology, comprehensive follow-up, and a commitment to patient comfort and satisfaction.
Ready to Restore Your Smile?
We are located at 126 Martindale Dr NE #105, Calgary, AB T3J 3G5, and open 7 days a week with same-day appointments available. New patients are welcome and receive a free $50 gift card with their first exam and cleaning, conditions apply. To schedule a restorative dentistry consultation or learn more about your options, you can call us at 587-356-0777.