Teeth break, decay happens, and life leaves its marks. None of that is a moral failing, and none of it is
permanent. Restorative dentistry is how we put smiles back to full strength, and at our office it comes with a
conservative philosophy. We save natural tooth structure whenever we can, we show you exactly what we see
before recommending anything, and you will always know your options and their costs before deciding.
Every restorative service we offer is below. Click any of them for the full picture of what treatment involves, or
call (512) 646-4420 and ask us directly. We give straight answers.
Restorative Dentistry
Cavities happen to almost everyone eventually. When one happens to you, we remove the decay and restore
the tooth with a composite filling matched to your exact tooth shade, so the repair disappears into your
smile. Most fillings take under an hour, and with our gentle numbing technique, patients regularly tell us they
felt nothing at all.
Restorative Dentistry
When a tooth is cracked, heavily filled, or worn down, a filling is no longer enough to protect it. A crown
covers the whole tooth like a helmet, restoring its strength and appearance in one solution. Ours are crafted
to match your natural teeth so closely that most people will never spot which tooth has one.
Restorative Dentistry
A missing tooth affects how you chew, how you speak, and over time even the shape of your face, because
the jawbone beneath an empty space slowly shrinks. An implant replaces the whole tooth, root and all, with a
result that looks, feels, and works like the tooth you were born with. It is the closest thing modern dentistry
has to growing a new one.
Restorative Dentistry
The root canal’s reputation is decades out of date. Done with modern techniques, it feels much like getting a
filling, and it exists to end pain, not cause it. If a tooth is infected at the root, this treatment removes the
infection and saves the tooth, which is nearly always better than pulling it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions About Preventive Dentistry
You do not have to know, that is our job. Dr. Salinas will examine the tooth, show you what she sees on
screen, and lay out your options with honest tradeoffs. When a smaller fix will do the job, that is what we will
recommend.
Often we can at least get you comfortable and stabilized the same day, and sometimes complete the full
repair. Call (512) 646-4420 as soon as it happens and we will make room for you.
Tell us. It changes nothing about how welcome you are here and everything about how we plan your visit. We
explain each step before it happens, we stop when you raise a hand, and nitrous oxide is available to help you
stay relaxed through treatment.
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Visit Our Office — 512ooth Family Dentistry, 8701 W State Hwy 71 #102, Austin, TX 78735.