At Acre Wood Dental in Temple, TX, restorative dentistry is dedicated to repairing, replacing, and strengthening teeth that have been damaged by decay, trauma, or disease, ultimately bringing back the full function, health, and beauty of your smile. Our goal is to restore the integrity of your natural teeth whenever possible, ensuring they can withstand the demands of daily use and contribute to your overall oral health for years to come. This comprehensive approach encompasses a range of advanced treatments designed to address various levels of damage, from minor cavities to extensive tooth loss. Our experienced team utilizes state-of-the-art technology and high-quality materials to ensure durable, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing results, carefully blending repairs with your natural teeth.
Our top restorative dentistry services in Temple, TX include:
Dental Implants
If you're living with missing teeth, dental implants at Acre Wood Dental in Temple offer the gold standard in tooth replacement, providing a solution that looks, feels, and functions just like your natural teeth. Our dentists precisely place a dental implant, which is essentially an artificial tooth root typically made of biocompatible titanium, surgically into your jawbone. Over several months, this implant undergoes a remarkable process called osseointegration, where it securely fuses with your bone, creating an incredibly strong and stable foundation, just like the roots of your own teeth. Once integrated, a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture can be securely attached, completely restoring your smile's aesthetics and chewing ability.
The benefits of dental implants extend far beyond appearance: they prevent jawbone deterioration that commonly occurs after tooth loss, maintain the health of neighboring natural teeth (unlike dental bridges, which require altering adjacent teeth), and offer unmatched stability, allowing you to eat, speak, and laugh with complete confidence. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime, representing a valuable long-term investment in your oral health and overall quality of life.
All-on-5 Implants
For individuals facing significant tooth loss or those seeking a permanent and stable alternative to traditional dentures, All-on-5 dental implants offer revolutionary full-arch tooth replacement solutions. These advanced approaches allow for a complete transformation of your smile, restoring not only aesthetics but also full chewing function and confidence.
Building upon the stability of the All-on-4 concept, the All-on-5 dental implant system incorporates an additional implant, using a total of five per arch. This extra implant, often placed in the anterior region, provides increased support and stability, particularly beneficial for patients with softer bone in certain areas or those who may exert greater biting forces. The enhanced support offered by All-on-5 implants provides a strong, ultra-durable foundation for your full arch of teeth. Top benefits of All-on-5 implants include preventing jawbone deterioration, improving speech, and allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of foods with complete confidence, significantly enhancing your quality of life.
If you're ready to explore how dental implants can transform your smile and quality of life, we invite you to schedule a free implant consultation at Acre Wood Dental in Temple. Our experienced team is here to assess your specific needs, answer all your questions, and create a personalized treatment plan just for you. Call us today to take the first step towards a confident, healthy smile!
Same-Day Dental Crowns (CEREC)
At Acre Wood Dental in Temple, TX, we understand that your time is incredibly valuable, which is why we are thrilled to offer the revolutionary convenience of same-day dental crowns, powered by CEREC technology. You can finally say goodbye to the old process of multiple appointments, messy traditional impressions, and living with uncomfortable temporary crowns for weeks on end. CEREC, which stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is a state-of-the-art system that allows us to design, mill, and permanently place your custom-fitted, high-quality ceramic crown all in a single visit.
CEREC same-day crowns provide not only unparalleled convenience but also exceptional precision, natural aesthetics, and long-lasting durability, allowing you to quickly return to your daily life with a strong, confident smile.
Dentures
If you're missing multiple or all of your teeth and seeking solutions to reclaim your smile, chewing ability, and overall quality of life, Acre Wood Dental in Temple provides comprehensive denture options. While traditional dentures have historically been a common choice, modern dental technology has ushered in significantly more stable and comfortable alternatives, particularly when integrated with dental implants.
Removable Dentures
It's important to note our approach to removable dentures. While traditional removable full or partial dentures are available as options elsewhere, at Acre Wood Dental, we generally offer removable dentures as a temporary option only, specifically when you are undergoing other restorative work. For instance, if you are having a dental implant placed and need a temporary solution while the implant heals before receiving its permanent restoration (like a crown or bridge), we might provide a "flipper" or immediate removable denture. This ensures you maintain your appearance and some functionality during the healing period.
At Acre Wood Dental, we do not offer removable dentures as a final, long-term solution for tooth replacement, as our focus is on providing our patients with the most stable, functional, and health-preserving options available, which are typically implant-supported solutions.
Dental Bridges
If you have one or more missing teeth, dental bridges at Acre Wood Dental offer a highly effective way to restore your smile's appearance and function. A dental bridge, as the name suggests, literally "bridges the gap" created by missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth (called pontics) that are held in place by dental crowns on either side of the gap. These crowns are then securely bonded to your natural teeth or to dental implants.
Dental Crowns
When a tooth is significantly damaged, decayed, or compromised, a dental crown at Acre Wood Dental in Temple offers an excellent solution for repair and strengthening. Also referred to as a tooth cap, a dental crown is a custom-made restoration designed to completely cover the entire visible portion of your tooth above the gum line. This not only restores the tooth's original shape, size, and appearance but also significantly boosts its strength and protects the underlying natural tooth structure from further damage. We use advanced materials and precise techniques to ensure your crown blends seamlessly with your natural smile, providing a durable and aesthetically pleasing restoration.
While we offer the convenience of same-day CEREC crowns for many cases, we also offer dental crowns that are carefully lab-fabricated by skilled dental technicians in a specialized dental laboratory. This process involves taking highly accurate impressions or digital scans of your prepared tooth, which are then sent to the lab. The technicians use these models to meticulously design and craft your crown with exceptional precision, ensuring a perfect fit, optimal bite alignment, and superior aesthetic results. This traditional method often allows for the incorporation of intricate details and layering techniques that create a truly lifelike appearance, especially for crowns on front teeth or in cases with complex bite requirements. Our crowns are crafted from top materials like zirconia and Bruxzir for long-lasting, functional, and aesthetically pleasing restorations, ensuring your repaired tooth can withstand the demands of daily use for many years to come.
Learn More at Your Restorative Dentistry Consult
If you have damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, or if you're experiencing pain or discomfort, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at Acre Wood Dental in Temple. Let our skilled team assess your needs and design a personalized restorative treatment plan to bring back the health, function, and confidence of your smile. Call us today to take the first step towards a fully restored and beautiful smile!
