Dr. Bruce McArthur believes your smile can say a lot about you. If your teeth are broken, worn down, cracked or otherwise badly damaged, restorative dentistry can help you attain the beautiful, healthy smile you always wanted. Unlike teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, restorative dentistry is not limited to cosmetic ends. Rather, improving health and function, as well as aesthetics, is the goal of every restorative dentistry procedure, including the placement of dental implants and crowns. Our Lakewood, Denver, and Littleton, Colorado area patients can expect to leave our office with not only the utmost in oral health but with a natural looking, glowing smile that will last for years to come.
Individuals who are missing one or more teeth due to injury or normal wear and tear no longer have to hide behind their smiles. Dr. McArthur offers high quality dental implants to transform the smiles of Lakewood and Littleton, Colorado patients who have missing teeth. Dental implants are a restorative dentistry option that allow patients to restore their teeth with natural-looking, artificial ones.
During the dental implants placement procedure, titanium posts are surgically placed into the jawbone. After the area is healed and the implant is held strongly in place, Dr. McArthur will place your new tooth on top of the post. The result is a beautiful and natural-looking smile.
Dental implants are a permanent and aesthetically pleasing solution to missing and severely damaged teeth. Dental implants eliminate unsightly gaps between your teeth, brightening your smile and improving your ability to chew and speak. In addition to beautiful form, dental implants also maintain the strength of your bite. This is because dental implants do not require the cutting down of neighboring teeth as bridges do. Also, implants allow for maximum bone preservation in the areas surrounding the implant site. They are also a more stable and effective alternative to partial dentures because they are integrated into the jaw. Patients can feel confident in the beauty and resilience of their dental implants. To schedule a consultation, contact our practice today.
Dr. McArthur can fix damaged teeth with porcelain dental crowns in his Lakewood practice, which also serves Denver and Littleton, Colorado. Dental crowns, or caps, are tooth-shaped coverings designed to help restore strength and beauty to broken, misshapen, cracked, or misaligned teeth, resulting in a stronger and more beautiful smile.
During the dental crowns procedure, Dr. McArthur removes portions of the natural tooth structure to make room for the crown. Next, he makes an impression of the tooth, which will be used when creating the crown. Dr. McArthur will place a temporary crown over the tooth while the impression is sent to a lab where the crown will be made. After the crown is finished, the patient will return to our practice to have the temporary crown removed and the permanent crown bonded into place.
Dental crowns can restore the appearance of a damaged or otherwise imperfect tooth, and vastly improve the functionality of your bite. Because there is no metal, teeth with porcelain dental crowns look completely natural. Dental crowns can also restore strength and eliminate tooth pain because they cover the entire tooth. Dr. McArthur can even replace old metal crowns with ceramic or porcelain ones. For more information on the benefits of dental crowns, contact the office of Bruce McArthur, DDS, today.
For patients who are missing one or more of their original teeth, Dr. McArthur offers the restorative dentistry option of fixed dental bridges in his Lakewood, Colorado practice. Dental bridges are an effective alternative to dental implants, and are made from strong and durable porcelain to ensure both a strong bite and a more sparkling smile. Bridges are comprised of one or more artificial teeth supported by dental crowns on either end. They are fixed in place and are extremely secure, so our patients will not have to worry about their teeth while talking, eating, or smiling. Dr. McArthur custom fits every dental bridge to ensure that each will fit comfortably and blend perfectly into the surrounding natural teeth. With proper maintenance, dental bridges can last for many years.
Patients who have lost some or all of their natural teeth can restore their smile with dentures. Dr. McArthur blends artistry and precision to ensure that his patients are satisfied with the form, fit, and functionality of their dentures. The goal is to make the custom-crafted dentures strong, comfortable, and natural-looking. Patients who have problems with loose or "floating" dentures can use dental implants to secure their dentures. Dentures not only result in a beautiful smile, but they can also restore confidence and improve a patient's ability to speak. Contact Dr. McArthur for more information on the benefits of dentures.
For patients who wish to fix minor structural imperfections in the teeth, composite restorations are a great restorative dentistry alternative to old silver amalgam fillings. Composite material is tooth-colored, so it blends in with your natural teeth and does not show up as unsightly metal fillings do. It works wonders when used to repair cracked, chipped, or misaligned teeth. Composite restorations are bonded to tooth structure for increased strength and they look and feel like natural teeth. The result is a smile that is straighter and more uniform. To learn more about the form and function of composite restorations, contact Dr. Bruce McArthur today.
For quality restorative dentistry treatments, including dental implants and crowns, in the Denver, Lakewood and Littleton, Colorado areas, contact our restorative and cosmetic dentistry practice today.
To schedule an appointment for dental crowns, implants, or one of the other restorative dentistry procedures offered to the Denver, Lakewood and Littleton, Colorado areas, please fill out the form below.
Bruce C. McArthur, DDS
6565 West Jewell Ave #9 Lakewood, CO 80232
Ph. 1-303-935-9448
Fx. 1-303-935-2415