Rebuild, repair, and restore your dental health with precision restorative care. From natural-looking fillings to durable crowns, we return damaged smiles to optimal function and beauty.
Need restorative dentistry in Scarborough? Don’t let dental damage worsen. At Smilestry, Dr. Guerra provides comprehensive restorative solutions that repair damage, eliminate pain, and return your teeth to optimal function and beauty. Restorative dentistry addresses everything from simple cavities to extensive damage requiring complex rehabilitation — the sooner you address problems, the simpler and more affordable treatment becomes.
Restorative care encompasses any treatment that repairs or replaces damaged tooth structure. This includes tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and full-mouth rehabilitation. The goal is always restoring proper form and function while maintaining exceptional aesthetics. Using advanced materials and precise techniques, Dr. Guerra creates restorations so natural-looking and comfortable, even you’ll forget you had dental work done.
Stop Pain and Sensitivity Damaged teeth often cause pain, sensitivity, and discomfort. Restorative treatment eliminates these symptoms, allowing you to eat, drink, and live without constant dental distress.
Prevent Further Damage Untreated dental damage only worsens over time. Small cavities become large ones, cracked teeth eventually break. Timely restorative care stops progression and saves you from more extensive, costly treatment later.
Restore Full Function When teeth are damaged, chewing becomes difficult and certain foods become off-limits. Restorative dentistry returns your teeth to full function, allowing you to eat comfortably and maintain proper nutrition.
Natural-Looking Results Modern restorative materials match the color, translucency, and strength of natural teeth. Your restorations will blend seamlessly with your smile — most people will never know you’ve had dental work done.
Protect Long-Term Health Properly restored teeth protect the entire oral ecosystem. They maintain proper spacing, preserve bite alignment, and prevent the cascade of problems that can occur when damaged teeth are left untreated.
Step 1: Comprehensive Diagnosis Dr. Guerra examines your teeth thoroughly using advanced diagnostics including digital x-rays and intraoral cameras. This detailed assessment identifies all damage and helps determine the most appropriate restorative solution for your specific situation.
Step 2: Treatment Planning You’ll receive a clear explanation of the recommended treatment, why it’s necessary, and what alternatives exist. We discuss timeline, process, and cost upfront so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Step 3: Comfortable Procedure During your restorative treatment, we ensure your complete comfort with effective anesthesia and a gentle approach. Dr. Guerra’s precision and attention to detail mean treatments are efficient and results exceed expectations.
Step 4: Custom Restoration Creation For crowns, bridges, and other indirect restorations, we take precise impressions or digital scans. Our trusted lab creates your custom restoration using high-quality materials designed to match your natural teeth perfectly.
Step 5: Final Placement and Adjustment Your restoration is carefully placed and adjusted for perfect fit, function, and comfort. Dr. Guerra checks your bite, makes any necessary refinements, and ensures you’re completely satisfied before you leave.
Our friendly team is here to help with anything you need — from insurance questions to treatment details.
Fillings repair small to moderate cavities by filling the cavity with tooth-colored material. Crowns cover the entire tooth when damage is more extensive. Dr. Guerra recommends the most conservative treatment that will restore your tooth effectively.
Longevity varies by treatment. Fillings typically last 5-15 years, crowns 10-15 years or longer. Factors like oral hygiene, bite forces, and regular dental care affect durability. With proper care, many restorations last even longer than expected averages.
Modern composite fillings are incredibly durable and actually bond to tooth structure, making teeth stronger. For most cavities, they’re an excellent choice. For extremely large restorations or high-stress areas, Dr. Guerra may recommend crowns for optimal strength.
Simple fillings are typically completed in one appointment. Crowns and bridges require two visits — one for preparation and impressions, another for final placement. Dr. Guerra provides a temporary restoration to protect your tooth between appointments.
We can develop a phased treatment plan that addresses your most urgent needs first and spreads treatment over time. Dr. Guerra prioritizes care based on health concerns and your budget, ensuring you get the treatment you need when you need it.