Restorative Dentistry
When a tooth is damaged, decayed, or missing, restorative dentistry is what brings your bite, and your confidence back to normal. The right treatment depends on the specific problem: a small area of decay might call for a filling or crown, a missing tooth might mean weighing a bridge against an implant, and a badly infected tooth might need a root canal to save it rather than an extraction.
Below, Dr. Molly Rodgers and her Edmonton team walk through these decisions in detail, comparing bridges and implants side by side, explaining what a realistic tooth extraction recovery timeline looks like day by day, and helping nervous patients prepare for a root canal with less anxiety. Whether you’re in Mill Woods, Ellerslie, Summerside, or Beaumont, these guides are meant to help you understand your options before you’re sitting in the chair.
Have a tooth that needs attention? Book a consultation with our Edmonton restorative dentistry team today.
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