Hales Corners
Restorative dentist

At our office, we repair cavities with tooth-colored fillings, which are made out of a special dental resin. This type of filling can be matched to the color of your tooth to provide better aesthetic results than alternative metal amalgam fillings. Composite fillings are very durable, and they  strengthen your tooth to provide a long-lasting dental restoration.

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped dental prostheses, which are intended to cover up and replace the entire chewing surface of your tooth. This protects your enamel from further damage and restores the aesthetics of your smile. Crowns are usually used to repair damaged or seriously-decayed teeth. 
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Dental bridges use two crowns, which support one or more pontics (false teeth). The crowns attach to two healthy teeth adjacent to your missing tooth. Then, the false tooth is suspended between the bridges, literally “bridging” the gap where your missing tooth used to be.

Root canals are commonly used as a restorative treatment to repair infected teeth. If you have a serious toothache, this could indicate an infection of the pulp inside your tooth. In root canal therapy, Dr. Keeling will open up a small hole in the tooth to remove the decayed material, rinse away the infection, and restore your tooth. Then, your tooth will be covered with a dental crown to protect it from any further damage.

Partial dentures are an affordable way to restore your smile if you’re missing a few of your natural teeth. They attach to your healthy teeth and are removable, and can usually be built in just a few weeks.
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Full dentures are usually only recommended if you are missing most or all of your teeth. This is because they are placed directly over your gums and require the extraction of all of your upper, lower or both arches of teeth to be fitted properly.

Most often, tooth extractions are used to remove problematic wisdom teeth, and the process only takes about five minutes. However, tooth extraction may also be recommended if you have a tooth that is too damaged to be repaired and restored with another restorative treatment. If you do require an extraction, we will help you choose a replacement option for your missing tooth, such as a dental bridge, implant, or denture.

Dental implants are the best long-term method for restoring missing teeth. They consist of two parts: First, a metal implant is surgically placed in your gums and jaw. Next, a restoration (such as a dental crown) is attached to your implant to restore your smile. Implants can easily last 30 years or longer with proper care, and they look and feel just like natural teeth. To see if you’re a good candidate, schedule a consultation with Dr. Keeling.