Restorative Care in Fremont
Rebuild strength and comfort with crowns, fillings, and bridges that look and feel natural.
Is this the right fit for you?
This service helps if you're dealing with…
- •You have a broken or cracked tooth
- •Old fillings or crowns are failing
- •You're missing one or more teeth
What we may recommend
Restorative Care Treatments
We'll match the right treatment to your goals — not the other way around.
Composite Fillings
Composite Fillings is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are custom caps that cover and protect teeth that are cracked, heavily filled, worn down, or have had root canal treatment. They restore strength, shape, and appearance so you can chew comfortably again without worrying about the tooth breaking.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed way to replace one or more missing teeth using the neighbouring teeth as supports. Custom crowns are placed on the teeth next to the space and a natural-looking replacement tooth is attached between them, filling the gap so you can chew, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Dentures
Dentures remain a dependable, well-understood way to restore your smile when many or all teeth are missing. Today's materials, techniques, and digital design tools make them more natural, comfortable, and stable than previous generations — and our care focuses on finding the option that feels right for your everyday life, nutrition, and confidence.
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy is a reliable way to remove infection, relieve pain, and help you keep your natural tooth whenever possible. Every year, millions of teeth are saved with this treatment instead of being pulled.
Cracked Tooth Repair
Cracked Tooth Repair is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Broken Tooth Repair
Broken Tooth Repair is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Kids' Tooth-Colored Fillings
Kids' Tooth-Colored Fillings is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Laser Dentistry
A quieter, gentler way to treat gums, prepare teeth, and brighten your smile — with less heat, pressure, and vibration than traditional tools.
Cavity & Tooth Decay Treatment
Cavity & Tooth Decay Treatment is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Inlays & Onlays
Inlays & Onlays is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Emergency Repair for Lost Filling or Crown
Emergency Repair for Lost Filling or Crown is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Same-Day CEREC Crowns
Same-Day CEREC Crowns is a highly customized treatment where we slow down, plan carefully, and design around your comfort, bite, and long‑term goals.
Post & Core Build-up
Post & Core Build-up is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Denture Repair & Relines
Denture Repair & Relines is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Flexible Dentures
Flexible Dentures is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
Partial Dentures
Partial Dentures is a reliable way to restore comfort, function, and long‑term stability.
BROKEN, CRACKED OR WORN
"This tooth has been bothering me for a while"
Sometimes a tooth isn't an emergency, but it's not quite right either — a sharp edge, a crack you can feel with your tongue, or discomfort when you chew. We slow down, photograph the area, and show you exactly what's happening so you understand whether a filling, crown, or onlay is the most stable choice.
See what's going on before you decide.
FAILED OR OLD WORK
When past dentistry starts to give up
Old silver fillings, leaking margins, or bulky crowns can affect your comfort, bite, and confidence. We evaluate what can be maintained and what needs to be refreshed, then phase treatment so you're not overwhelmed — function and stability first, aesthetics as we go.
Respect what's working, carefully redo what isn't.
MISSING TEETH & GAPS
Bridging the space without over-treating
A missing tooth changes how you chew, how your jaw works, and how your smile feels. We walk through options such as implants, bridges, and modern dentures — including when it's okay to watch and wait. You see models, photos, and cost ranges before you commit.
Options that match your goals, not a one-size plan.
How we plan your care
How we restore comfort and confidence
We approach restorative dentistry like careful craftsmanship — guided by 3D imaging, photography, and durable materials that protect your smile for years to come. Every case balances function, longevity, and aesthetics so your restored teeth feel like a natural part of you.
How we plan your restorative care
A clear path from "Something's wrong" to "I can chew comfortably again."
Listen, examine, and photograph
We start with your story — when it started, what bothers you most, and what you'd like to be able to eat or do again. Then we use photos, digital scans, and X-rays to understand cracks, decay, old work, and how your bite comes together.
Walk through your options together
We outline conservative vs. more comprehensive solutions: fillings vs. crowns, single-tooth vs. multi-tooth plans, implants vs. bridges or dentures. You'll see pros, cons, and approximate timelines so you can choose what fits your health, budget, and schedule.
Stabilise and protect first
Pain, active infection, or teeth at high risk of fracture are addressed first. We prioritise treatments that stabilise your bite and prevent further damage, so things don't snowball while you're planning longer-term work.
Refine fit, bite, and aesthetics
Once teeth are rebuilt, we carefully adjust your bite, refine contacts, and fine-tune shape and shade. This is where restorative work stops feeling like "a crown" and starts feeling like a natural part of your own tooth.
Maintain and protect your investment
We review simple maintenance habits, schedule appropriate follow-ups, and discuss nightguards or protective options if you clench or grind. The goal is for your restorative work to last — not to become a recurring project.
Technology & comfort
Tools that support better results
Digital scans
3D imaging and digital impressions for precise fit, bite, and contact points.
CBCT when needed
Advanced 3D X-rays for complex cases, implants, and full-mouth planning.
Digital shade & photo matching
Careful colour matching so restorations blend with your existing teeth.
Cost & coverage
What this typically costs
These ranges reflect what we typically see with insurance. We'll confirm your exact cost before any treatment begins.
Night Guard/ Occlusal Guard
$400–$800 per case
Insurances typically cover 50-80% for this procedure
Fillings
$150–$450 per tooth
Insurance often covers up to 100% of this, depending on the tooth and your plan.
Implant-supported bridge
Used to replace several teeth at once with fewer implants.
$8,000–$15,000 per case
Policies covering implants have coverage for this procedure.
We'll confirm your exact cost before any treatment begins.
CareCredit Financing
See financing optionsActual costs depend on treatment complexity and your specific insurance benefits. You'll receive a written estimate before we begin.
Stories from patients who chose Restorative Care
Cost, coverage & confidence
Clear plans for complex work.
Upfront, phased plans
You'll see a written plan that can be completed all at once or in logical phases — so larger restorative work feels manageable, not overwhelming.
We work with your benefits
If you have dental insurance, we estimate what's likely to be covered and what isn't. Our team helps coordinate benefits so you can use them wisely over the year.
Options for different budgets
From high-end ceramic work to more modest but durable solutions, we'll outline tiers so you can choose what feels right for your situation.
Long-term value in mind
We design treatment with longevity in mind — sometimes a slightly more comprehensive option avoids repeat work and extra cost down the road.
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