Experience you smile... restored

You don't have to keep living with the pain and discomfort caused by missing or damaged teeth. Restorative dentistry gives you back the proper function of your teeth and provides you with the healing you deserve.

Years of wear and tear and neglect or injury can hurt more than the look of your smile. When the function of your teeth is compromised, your health suffers. Over time, teeth can shift and continue to deteriorate, causing more damage and making you feel unhealthy and aged.

Restorative dentistry rejuvenates your health and your smile. Ask Dr. Hamlett to create a customized treatment plan that will restore the function of you teeth and provide you with a more vibrant smile than ever!

Dental Implants (placement and restoration)

A dental implant is a special, surgical grade titanium post, manufactured to highly precise specifications, that is surgically inserted into the jawbone below the gum surface. As the bone bonds to the implant, it forms a secure foundation onto which your new teeth are then attached and shaped to match your mouth. With proper use of the newest anesthetics and medications you need not be concerned about pain. The entire procedure can be completed at Dr. Hamlett's office.

Missing teeth cause loss of bone and muscle in the face, which dramatically reduces your ability to chew. Lost bone and facial muscle tone not only affect function, but also make you look and feel older. When permanent teeth are lost, regardless of the reason or number of teeth, dental implants can offer a new lease on life. They are superior to other choices because they are solid, secure, and aesthetic.

Implants can help replace a single tooth or a full set of teeth (the number of teeth being replaced will determine the best kind of restoration for you.) If you have been suffering with partial or full dentures, are missing teeth, or feel you need teeth extracted, do not hesitate to call to be evaluated for dental implants in Dallas TX.

Implant-supported Dentures

Implant-supported dentures give you a more permanent option for replacing several teeth, or an entire set. After designing perfect, natural looking dentures, Dr. Hamlett will use several implants to anchor the dentures into place, giving you a comfortable, attractive smile — one that does not move when eating!

Porcelain Crowns

Sometimes injury or disease results in damaged teeth. A filling can restore a small defect in a tooth, but a crown is the most durable way to restore any tooth with extensive damage.

Crowns allow you to retain your natural underlying structure, while giving you a complete, fully-functional smile. Porcelain crowns look completely natural and can correct bite problems, spaces between teeth, and the angulations of teeth. They can also be used to permanently replace missing teeth as part of a bridge or over an implant.

And, with CEREC technology, your crowns could be completed in a single visit. Ask Dr. Hamlett about how crowns can cosmetically enhance your smile.

Bridges

Sometimes gum disease, injury, decay, or simply wear results in the loss of a tooth. A large gap in your smile can create significant problems for your dental health if it isn't corrected. Over time your bite pressure may shift to other parts of your mouth to compensate for an inability to chew efficiently in the area of the missing tooth. Neighboring teeth may begin to shift and move into the gap, resulting in discomfort, pain, and more problems down the road.

A porcelain bridge utilizes the teeth on both sides of the gap as its supportive structure. Dr. Hamlett will prepare porcelain crowns for the teeth on each side of the gap. Then, a lifelike, prosthetic tooth will be positioned between those crowns and held in place on your gumline. The bridge looks natural and can prevent future problems with the look and function of your teeth.

Tooth-colored Fillings

Silver-mercury fillings break up the look of your smile and make you look aged. Tooth-colored fillings offer a non-invasive way to improve your smile. A tooth-colored filling looks great and is bonded to your tooth, reducing the chance of leakage, which is common with silver-mercury fillings. For years, silver-mercury was the primary material used by dentists to fill cavities. Today, tooth-colored restorations are superior, both in appearance and in durability. You deserve only the best, which is why Dr. Hamlett offers tooth-colored restorations. If you have any concerns about the appearance of your teeth, give us a call for an evaluation to see if tooth-colored fillings will give you the smile you've always wanted and the enhanced self-confidence that goes along with it.

Dentures

With dentures, you can get back to your confident, normal life even after the loss of your teeth. After tooth loss, the muscles and soft structures of your mouth can deteriorate if you don't replace your teeth with properly-fitted dentures. Offering only the most advanced removable dentures to best fit you, Dr. Hamlett will guide you every step of the way. Our team creates custom dentures made for you and helps you select the shade and shape. You walk away with great fitting dentures that look just like real teeth and which allow you to eat normally and smile confidently.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are used if you have several teeth missing that cannot be corrected with a bridge. A partial denture is created to replace those teeth. The denture is removable and designed to fit comfortably and to blend in with any remaining teeth. This type of denture is made from a synthetic material that is supported with a lightweight metal. It mimics your gum tissue and teeth to create a natural looking smile, while still remaining functional. The partial denture is important once the teeth have been removed to preserve the bone and to keep existing teeth from tilting and growing in towards the gaps.