Serenity Dental Arts, led by Dr. Taylor Pedego, offers a comprehensive range of restorative dentistry services designed to restore your smile's health, function, and beauty. Dr. Pedego is a skilled dentist with a passion for helping patients achieve optimal oral health.
Our top restorative dentistry services in Denver, CO include:
- Dental Crowns: Crowns are custom-made caps that cover damaged or weakened teeth, restoring their strength and appearance.
- Dental Bridges: Bridges are used to replace missing teeth, restoring your smile's function and aesthetics.
- Dental Implants: Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for tooth loss, providing a stable foundation for crowns or dentures.
- Dentures: Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth, often made from acrylic or porcelain.
Why Choose Serenity Dental Arts for Restorative Dentistry?
Serenity Dental Arts, led by Dr. Taylor Pedego, offers a personalized and comfortable approach to restorative dentistry. Dr. Pedego takes the time to understand each patient's unique needs and goals, tailoring treatment plans to their specific situation. The practice utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure precise and efficient treatments, while also prioritizing a calm and welcoming environment to minimize stress and anxiety. Dr. Pedego is committed to providing gentle and pain-free procedures, making the overall dental experience positive and reassuring.
If you are looking for a skilled and compassionate dentist to restore your smile, contact Serenity Dental Arts today to schedule a consultation. Dr. Pedego and his team are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care and helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dental Implants
Restore your smile with permanent dental implants at Serenity Dental Arts! Dental implants are a revolutionary solution for replacing missing teeth. At Serenity Dental Arts, we offer advanced dental implant procedures to restore your smile's function and aesthetics.
Dental implants are titanium posts surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots. Once the implants have fully integrated with the bone, custom-made crowns or dentures are attached to the implants, providing a stable and natural-looking replacement for missing teeth.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. At Serenity Dental Arts, Dr. Pedego offers high-quality dental crown solutions to improve your smile's function and aesthetics.
Dental crowns offer numerous benefits for restoring damaged teeth. They can strengthen weakened teeth caused by large fillings, root canal treatment, or significant decay. Crowns can also improve the appearance of a damaged tooth by restoring its shape, size, and color, enhancing your smile. Additionally, crowns can help improve the biting and chewing function of a damaged tooth, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of foods without discomfort.
We offer the following types of dental crowns at our dental office in Denver:
- All-Ceramic Crowns: All-ceramic crowns are a popular choice for dental restorations, particularly for front teeth, due to their exceptional aesthetic qualities and biocompatibility. These crowns are crafted entirely from ceramic materials, such as porcelain or zirconia, which closely mimic the natural appearance of teeth. This allows for precise color matching, ensuring a seamless blend with surrounding teeth. Additionally, ceramic materials are highly biocompatible, meaning they are well-tolerated by the body and reduce the risk of allergic reactions or gum irritation.
- Zirconia Crowns: Zirconia crowns have gained significant popularity in dentistry due to their exceptional durability and strength. Zirconia is a highly resilient ceramic material that is significantly stronger than porcelain, making it resistant to chipping, cracking, and wear and tear, even under high biting forces. This durability makes zirconia crowns suitable for both front and back teeth, providing long-lasting and reliable restorations. Additionally, zirconia crowns offer excellent aesthetic properties, as they can be precisely matched to the color of natural teeth, ensuring a natural and beautiful smile.
The Crown Placement Process
The crown placement process begins with preparing the damaged tooth by removing any decay or damaged portions. An impression of your teeth is then taken to create a precise model for the crown. A temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth while the permanent crown is fabricated in a dental laboratory, often using advanced CAD/CAM technology. Once the permanent crown is ready, it is cemented onto the prepared tooth, restoring its function and appearance.
If you're considering dental crowns to restore your smile, contact Serenity Dental Arts to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pedego. We'll assess your dental needs and discuss the best treatment options to achieve your desired results.
Dental Bridges
At Serenity Dental Arts, you can restore your smile's function and beauty with dental bridges! A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth. Dr. Pedego offers a variety of dental bridge options to restore your smile's function and aesthetics.
Dental bridges offer numerous benefits for individuals with missing teeth. They can significantly improve your smile's appearance, restoring its natural look and function. Bridges can also enhance speech clarity and pronunciation, making it easier to communicate effectively. Additionally, bridges restore your ability to chew and bite properly, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods. By replacing missing teeth, bridges help maintain facial structure and prevent premature aging, contributing to a youthful and healthy appearance.
The Bridge Placement Process
The bridge placement process begins with the preparation of the abutment teeth, where Dr. Pedego removes a small amount of enamel to make room for the crowns that will support the bridge. An impression of your teeth is then taken to create a precise model for the dental laboratory. A temporary bridge is placed to protect the prepared teeth while the permanent bridge is being fabricated. Once the permanent bridge is ready, it is carefully cemented onto the prepared teeth, restoring your smile's function and appearance.
Types of Dental Bridges
- Traditional Dental Bridges: A traditional dental bridge is a common type of dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of two or more crowns, known as abutment teeth, which are placed on the natural teeth adjacent to the gap. These crowns serve as anchors for the bridge. A pontic, which is an artificial tooth, is then attached to the abutment crowns, filling the gap left by the missing tooth or teeth. Traditional bridges are a reliable and effective solution for restoring both the function and aesthetics of your smile.
- Maryland Bridges: A Maryland bridge, also known as a resin-bonded bridge, is a less invasive option for replacing one or two missing teeth, particularly in the front of the mouth. Unlike traditional bridges, which require significant tooth preparation, Maryland bridges use a metal framework that is bonded to the back of the adjacent natural teeth. This minimally invasive approach preserves more tooth structure compared to traditional bridges. The metal framework is typically made of metal alloys like gold or chromium-cobalt, and it is covered with tooth-colored porcelain or composite resin to match the appearance of your natural teeth. Maryland bridges are a good choice for patients who want a less invasive treatment option and have healthy adjacent teeth that can support the bridge.
- Implant-Supported Bridges: Implant-supported bridges offer numerous advantages for patients seeking a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for missing teeth. They provide exceptional stability, allowing you to eat and speak with confidence. By stimulating bone growth, dental implants help prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure, contributing to a youthful appearance. Implant-supported bridges offer a natural-looking and long-lasting solution that can significantly enhance your smile's appearance. Additionally, they can make it easier to maintain good oral hygiene, as they do not require special cleaning techniques or dental floss threaders. If you are seeking a long-lasting and reliable solution for replacing missing teeth, implant-supported bridges may be an excellent option for you.
If you're considering a dental bridge to replace missing teeth, schedule a consultation with Dr. Pedego. We'll assess your dental needs and discuss the best treatment option to restore your smile.
Implant-Supported Dentures
At Serenity Dental Arts, Dr. Pedego offers advanced solutions for replacing missing teeth, including implant-supported dentures and overdentures. These innovative options provide superior stability, comfort, and function compared to traditional dentures.
Implant-supported dentures are a revolutionary solution for individuals with complete tooth loss. This innovative approach involves surgically placing dental implants into the jawbone to serve as anchors for a full denture. The denture is then securely attached to the implants, providing exceptional stability and comfort.
Implant-supported dentures offer numerous advantages over traditional dentures. They provide superior stability, allowing you to eat and speak with confidence. The secure attachment to dental implants eliminates the discomfort and slippage associated with traditional dentures. Dental implants stimulate bone growth, preventing bone loss and maintaining facial structure. A stable and natural-looking smile can boost your self-esteem and overall quality of life.
Removable Dentures
Removable dentures are a common solution for replacing missing teeth. We offer a variety of removable denture options to meet your specific needs.
Removable dentures offer numerous benefits for individuals with missing teeth. They can significantly improve your smile's appearance, restoring its natural look and function. Dentures can also enhance speech clarity and pronunciation, making it easier to communicate effectively. Additionally, dentures restore your ability to chew and bite properly, allowing you to enjoy a wider variety of foods. A full and healthy smile, made possible by dentures, can boost self-esteem and overall quality of life.
The denture fitting process begins with an initial consultation with Dr. Pedego, where your oral health will be assessed and your denture options will be discussed. Impressions of your teeth and gums will then be taken to create a precise model for the denture. The denture will be fabricated in a dental laboratory and then fitted to ensure a comfortable and proper fit. Regular follow-up check-ups are important to monitor the fit and function of your dentures and make any necessary adjustments.
Types of Removable Dentures
- Immediate Dentures: Immediate dentures offer several advantages for individuals undergoing tooth extraction. By being placed immediately after tooth removal, they provide comfort and support to the gums and surrounding tissues, reducing discomfort and promoting faster healing. Immediate dentures can also help minimize post-extraction pain by providing immediate support to the gums. Additionally, they can help maintain facial structure and prevent sagging of the cheeks, improving overall appearance. By replacing missing teeth immediately, immediate dentures can help patients adjust more smoothly to the changes in their appearance and oral function. However, it's important to note that immediate dentures may require adjustments as the gums heal and shrink. Regular dental check-ups are essential to ensure a proper fit and function.
- Partial Dentures: Partial dentures are a practical solution for individuals missing multiple teeth within a specific arch, either the upper or lower jaw. These removable appliances are designed to fill the gaps left by missing teeth, improving both the appearance and function of your smile. Partial dentures are held securely in place by metal clasps that attach to the remaining natural teeth. These clasps provide stability and retention, ensuring the denture stays firmly in place during eating and speaking. Partial dentures can be customized to meet the unique needs of each patient. They can be fabricated with either acrylic or metal frameworks, depending on factors such as strength and aesthetics. The teeth on the denture can be made from porcelain or resin, offering a range of options for color, shape, and durability.
- Complete Dentures: Complete dentures are full dental prosthetics designed to replace all the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw. They are crafted to closely resemble natural teeth and gums, both in appearance and function. To keep complete dentures securely in place, they rely on a combination of suction and adhesive. The denture base is designed to fit snugly against the gums, creating a seal that helps to hold the denture in place through suction. Additionally, dental adhesives can be used to enhance retention, especially during eating or speaking. While complete dentures can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with complete tooth loss, they may require some adjustment and practice to achieve optimal comfort and function. Regular dental check-ups are essential to ensure a proper fit and oral health.
- Flippers: Flippers, also known as immediate dentures or temporary partials, are removable dental appliances used to replace one or a few missing teeth. They are often used as a temporary solution while waiting for a more permanent restoration such as a dental bridge or implant. Flippers are typically made from a flexible acrylic material and are designed to be easily removed and cleaned. They are held in place by natural suction or a denture adhesive. While flippers are not as durable as permanent restorations, they can significantly improve a person's appearance, speech, and chewing function during the interim period.
Learn More at Your Restorative Consultation
If you're considering state-of-the-art tooth replacement or restoration, schedule a consultation with Dr. Pedego at Serenity Dental Arts. We'll work with you to find the best solution for restoring your smile and improving your quality of life!
