Restorative Dentistry

Dental Crowns That Protect and Strengthen

Crowns are among the most versatile tools in restorative dentistry. These custom-made caps cover damaged teeth completely, protecting them from further harm while restoring their natural shape and function. Dr. Lewis recommends crowns when teeth have extensive decay, large fillings that compromise structure, cracks, or severe wear.

Modern crowns look incredibly natural. We use high-quality porcelain and ceramic materials that match your teeth in color, translucency, and texture. The process typically takes two appointments—one to prepare your tooth and place a temporary crown, and another to fit your permanent restoration. With proper care, crowns last many years, allowing you to bite and chew normally without discomfort.

Dental Bridges Fill the Gap

Missing teeth create problems beyond the obvious gap in your smile. Surrounding teeth shift into empty spaces, your bite changes, and jawbone deterioration begins. Bridges offer a proven solution that replaces one or more missing teeth while preventing these complications.

A traditional bridge uses crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap to support artificial teeth in between. The entire restoration bonds permanently in place, giving you a stable, functional solution that doesn’t move or slip. Our restorative dentistry in Brea includes carefully designed bridges that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth and restore your ability to eat comfortably.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

Restore your complete smile
Maintain proper tooth alignment
Distribute bite forces evenly
Prevent facial sagging from tooth loss
Last 10-15 years with good care

Dental Implants for Permanent Tooth Replacement

Dental implants represent the gold standard in tooth replacement. Unlike bridges or dentures, implants replace the root and crown of missing teeth. A titanium post integrates with your jawbone, providing a stable foundation for a custom crown, bridge, or denture.

Dr. J. Dennis Lewis works with trusted specialists to plan and coordinate implant treatment. The process takes several months as the implant fuses with bone, but the results deliver unmatched stability and longevity. Implants preserve jawbone density, feel like natural teeth, and can last a lifetime with proper maintenance.

Tooth-Colored Fillings That Blend Beautifully

Cavities happen, but your fillings don’t need to announce themselves whenever you smile or laugh. Our practice uses composite resin fillings that match your tooth color exactly. These modern materials bond directly to tooth structure, creating strong repairs that look completely natural.

Tooth-colored fillings require less tooth removal than old metal amalgams, preserving more of your healthy tooth structure. Dr. Lewis carefully shapes and polishes each filling to match the contours of your natural tooth, ensuring comfort and proper function. The entire process typically takes just one appointment, and you can eat normally as soon as the numbness wears off.

Root Canal Therapy That Saves Teeth

Root canals have an unfair reputation, but they relieve pain rather than cause it. When infection reaches your tooth’s inner pulp, you need prompt treatment to save it from extraction. Our restorative dentistry includes gentle root canal therapy that eliminates infection and preserves your natural tooth.

Modern techniques and anesthesia make root canals comfortable. Dr. Lewis removes the infected tissue, cleans the tooth’s interior thoroughly, fills the space, and seals the tooth to prevent reinfection. Most patients report feeling immediate relief once the infected pulp is removed. A crown typically follows to protect and strengthen the treated tooth.

Full and Partial Dentures

Dentures provide an affordable way to restore function and appearance when multiple teeth are missing. We offer full dentures for patients missing all teeth and partial dentures that fill gaps while preserving remaining natural teeth.

Today’s dentures look remarkably natural and fit more comfortably than ever before. Dr. J. Dennis Lewis takes precise measurements and impressions to create dentures that fit securely and allow you to speak clearly and eat confidently. We work closely with you during fittings to ensure your dentures feel comfortable and look exactly how you want them to.

Inlays and Onlays for Moderate Damage

Sometimes a tooth needs more than a filling but doesn’t require a full crown. Inlays and onlays offer the perfect middle ground. These custom restorations repair moderate damage while preserving maximum tooth structure. We create them from durable porcelain that matches your natural teeth and bonds securely in place.

Inlays fit within the tooth’s cusps, while onlays extend over one or more cusps to provide additional coverage. Both options strengthen damaged teeth and last significantly longer than traditional fillings.

Restore Your Smile’s Full Potential

Living with damaged or missing teeth affects your quality of life in countless ways. You deserve to eat the foods you love, smile without hesitation, and feel confident in social situations. Dr. Lewis and our experienced team combine technical expertise and genuine care to deliver restorative solutions that make a difference.

We explain all your options clearly, including the pros and cons of each approach. This collaborative process ensures you make informed decisions about your dental health and feel good about your treatment plan.