Rare is the person who manages to sail through life without needing any kind of tooth restoration. (If you know people like that, then we’d love to meet them!) At some point, most people need a cavity filled, a chipped tooth repaired or a missing tooth replaced. For this reason there is restorative dentistry. Dr. L. Blaine Kennington and his team at Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA, are highly trained and experienced in a number of restorative dental procedures to make your smile look as good as new!
Fillings and Implants and Braces
At your bi-annual checkups, our hygienists will closely examine your teeth for any signs of decay, and we’ll take x-rays when necessary to uncover any spots of hidden decay. If found, then we will recommend restoring the tooth with a tooth-colored composite resin filling. With a blend of composite resin materials, Dr. Kennington can perfectly match the filling to your existing tooth color. And these fillings maintain more of the tooth’s natural structure and are stronger and safer than amalgam fillings.
If you have even one missing tooth, then you know what trouble that can be. Activities you had taken for granted—eating, speaking and smiling—are suddenly difficult. Therefore, replacing those teeth becomes critical. Perhaps the best tooth replacement option is a dental implant, which not only replaces the crown of a tooth, but the root, too. As such, you’ll have a new tooth that looks and functions like one of your natural teeth, and has the added bonus of a post that serves as the “root” of the tooth.
Cowlitz River Dental offers two kinds of orthodontic treatment if reviving your smile requires straightening your teeth. Invisalign®, as the name implies, straightens teeth almost invisibly with clear plastic aligners. Six Month Smiles® uses clear brackets and tooth-colored wires to move teeth inconspicuously.
Call Our Office Today
Schedule an appointment today for restorative dentistry with Cowlitz River Dental in Castle Rock, WA. Our office is conveniently located for patients in Kelso, Longview and Lewis County and the surrounding area.