Restorative Dentistry In Jackson, MS

We all deserve a smile we want to show off. But if you have missing, broken, or decaying teeth, that can be difficult to achieve. Fortunately, Drs. Tharp, Klaus, and Kelly have the skills to restore your smile to perfection. Our restorative dentistry services provide our patients with the comfort and assurance they need so they can start smiling again soon.

What is restorative dentistry?

Restorative dentistry is exactly what the name suggests. It’s a field encompassing dental treatments that are aimed at restoring lost or damaged teeth to give you a bright, healthy smile. Restorative dentistry techniques may be used to restore a single tooth, or they can restore multiple teeth at the same time.

What Is Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay, also more commonly known as cavities, is caused by a combination of bacteria and poor oral health care. A common misconception is that sugar is directly responsible for the condition, but it’s only a part of the equation. So long as you brush your teeth and have healthy saliva production, these bacteria will do little to damage your teeth. But neglecting to brush and floss regularly, and the plaque buildup can start eating away at the enamel on the surface of your teeth. As the decay progresses, it can intrude onto the other, more sensitive layers of the tooth with the potential to permanently damage it.

Reconstructive Dental Treatments

Dental Fillings

While root canals are reserved for situations where damage and decay have spread to the inner cavity of the tooth, regular fillings can get rid of decay on the surface level. After removing any signs of decay, one of our expert dentists can use a dental filling to make your tooth whole once again.

Fillings

Crowns

Crowns are artificial tooth “caps” that are shaped to resemble the tooth they are replacing. While the original tooth is typically not removed, the crown covers the tooth to protect it from further damage. Dental crowns have been used to cap existing damaged teeth, root canals, dental implants, and more.

Same-Day Crowns

Dental Implants

If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants are one of the best solutions available to fill in the spaces. These artificial teeth are constructed from titanium and porcelain and undergo osseointegration (fusing with the jawbone) with the surrounding jawbone to remain secure and durable. These implants also last for many years and have become preferable to dentures or partials.

Dental Implants 

Prettau Bridge

Bridges are the combination of three or more crowns, wherein the center crown fills in the space of missing teeth. The crowns on either side of the center one are placed over the neighboring teeth of the gap so that your smile has a seamless look. Prettau® is a specialized type of bridge made with more durable material and unparalleled realism.

Bridges

Overdentures

At Tharp, Klaus, & Kelly Dental Clinic we utilize milled bar overdentures as a new solution for those who dislike the often unreliable removable dentures. These dentures are secured to a metal bar, held in place with a few implants: it combines the advantages of dental implants and a full arch overdenture. Patients have told us how much they have preferred this to regular dentures.

Overdentures