Restorative Dentistry New Bern, NC

Restorative dentistry is a special focus for our dentist in New Bern, NC, Dr. Stephen Hoard. In addition to his local dentist’s office, Dr. Hoard is an associate faculty member of the Dawson Academy. The Dawson Academy is a post-graduate training facility dedicated to advancing dentistry. Dr. Hoard educates his colleagues at the Dawson Academy on practicing comprehensive restorative dentistry.

Educating other dentists allows Dr. Hoard to stay on the cutting edge of technology and technique in the field. His dental expertise allows him to provide his patients with the highest level of care.

Restorative Dentistry in New Bern, NC

Our restorative dental services benefit patients with missing, broken, decayed, and worn teeth. Dr. Hoard’s training centers on creating a healthy, balanced masticatory system as the foundation for all dental work. This foundation is critical to ensuring dentistry’s long-term success and natural-looking esthetics.

Dental problems like missing teeth can cause physical pain and embarrassment. You deserve better. We offer a wide range of restorative dental procedures to improve aesthetics, function, and quality of life. Many restorative procedures are combined with cosmetic dentistry for natural-looking results.

Our Restorative Dentistry Procedures

Dr. Hoard provides these restorative dental treatments to patients in his New Bern office:

  • Dental Implants: Implants are titanium posts that a surgeon places in the jaw bone. Dental implants can support single dental crowns, bridges, or dentures.
  • Full Dentures and Partials: We provide partial dentures for patients with multiple missing teeth. Complete dentures restore the upper and lower tooth arches. While traditional dentures are removable, we recommend implants to ensure dentures stay in place.
  • All on Four Dental Implants: We can secure an arch of replacement teeth with as few as four implants. Dr. Hoard plans detailed treatment for All-on-Four to ensure patients benefit from a secure restoration.
  • Dental Bridges: A bridge restores multiple missing teeth in a row. Bridges can use the support of crown-capped teeth or dental implants.
  • Dental Crowns: Tooth crowns are durable caps that cover damaged, worn, and weakened teeth. Dental crowns can also cover single dental implants or secure bridges. Tooth crowns are customized to match the shape and shade of a natural tooth.
  • Inlays & Onlays: Partial crowns, or inlays and onlays, cover part of the tooth’s surface. Patients with damage to the top of their teeth benefit from inlays and onlays.
  • TMJ Therapy & Bite Correction: TMJ disorders are bite disorders that affect the comfort of the teeth, jaw, and face. Dr. Hoard provides a thorough examination if you suspect you have TMD. Then, he will find the best option to treat common symptoms like tooth wear, headaches, and jaw pain.

Why is Restorative Dentistry Essential?

Failing to visit the dentist for restorative care can lead to many problems. TMJ disorders create jaw pain, headaches, and trouble eating. Missing and damaged teeth increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.

Visiting an experienced restorative dentist for treatment can give you peace of mind. Early restorative care can also prevent further tooth loss, damage, or infection. Restorative dental care can renew bite function, oral health, and the appearance of your teeth and gums.

Why Choose Dr. Hoard?

Dr. Hoard takes a multidisciplinary approach to complex cases. He has developed a relationship with periodontist Jeffery Thomas, DDS, and orthodontist Todd Rankin, DDS. This team approach allows Dr. Hoard to maximize results for his patients. He ensures that patients receive the same high level of care he provides in his office.

Dr. Hoard has extensive experience restoring thousands of patients’ smiles. Whether patients have bite problems or missing teeth, there are restorative options to fit every patient.

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Restorative Dentistry in New Bern, NC

Restorative Dentistry FAQs

Discover more about restorative dentistry in our New Bern, NC office with answers to these patient questions:

How can I treat missing teeth?

There are multiple options for replacing missing teeth. We recommend a dental implant if you have a missing tooth. Dental implants can also secure restorations like bridges and dentures. Implants ensure that restorations are fixed in place.

A dental bridge can restore one or more consecutive missing teeth. Partial dentures are similar to bridges but can replace rows of missing teeth in different parts of your smile. We will also recommend a complete denture if you are missing whole arches of teeth or all of your teeth.

Do I need a full or partial crown?

A full dental crown covers a tooth completely like a cap. We recommend a dental crown for large dental fillings, fractures, or breaks in teeth.

Inlays and onlays, also known as partial crowns, cover the tooth grooves or chewing surfaces. These treatments use separate composite pieces that we bond to teeth. An inlay fills the portion within the tooth cusps or sides. Onlays cover the top of the tooth, including the sides. We recommend partial crowns for smaller areas of damage at the top of the tooth.

Do I need a dental implant or bridge for a missing tooth?

A dental bridge and dental implant can restore a single missing tooth. A bridge is a more traditional option and less intensive than implant treatment. However, we must prepare natural teeth on either side of the tooth gap to place a traditional dental bridge. This process removes natural tooth enamel from the teeth.

Dental implants replace a single missing tooth with an artificial tooth root, abutment, and crown. Implants will not damage adjacent teeth. A dental bridge may be a more economical option. However, it requires tooth preparation. Bridges will not support the jaw bone or gum tissue.

Will dental insurance cover restorative dentistry?

Most insurance companies will cover a portion of restorative dental care, up to half of the full cost of your treatment. We will estimate the cost of your restorative dental care after you provide your insurance information.

Restore Your Tooth and Gum Health

Don’t hide your smile because of missing, broken, or worn teeth or suffer from pain and discomfort. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Hoard today or call (252) 507-0373. Learn how restorative dentistry can improve your smile and quality of life.