When teeth are damaged by decay, fractures, wear, or loss, restorative dentistry brings them back to full function and appearance. At Madison Lakes Dental, Dr. Ellickson offers comprehensive restorative services designed to rebuild your smile with durable, natural-looking materials that blend seamlessly with your remaining teeth.
Our Restorative Dentistry Services
- Dental Crowns — Custom caps that restore strength, shape, and appearance to damaged or weakened teeth.
- Dental Bridges — Fixed prosthetics that replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth.
- Dental Fillings — Tooth-colored composite restorations that repair cavities and restore tooth integrity.
- Dentures — Full and partial removable prosthetics for patients missing multiple or all teeth.
When You Need Restorative Care
Restorative dentistry addresses problems that affect your ability to eat, speak, and smile comfortably. You may need restorative treatment if you have:
- Teeth with large cavities that fillings alone cannot repair
- Cracked, broken, or severely worn teeth
- Missing teeth causing gaps, shifting, or bite problems
- Old dental work that has failed, chipped, or deteriorated
- Teeth weakened by root canal therapy
Dr. Ellickson evaluates the extent of damage and recommends the most conservative, effective solution to restore your oral health and confidence.
Our Approach
At Madison Lakes Dental, restorative care begins with a comprehensive evaluation including digital X-rays and a thorough clinical exam. Dr. Ellickson discusses findings with you in plain language, explains your options, and helps you prioritize treatment based on urgency, goals, and budget. We never recommend treatment that is not genuinely needed.
We use high-quality, tooth-colored materials whenever possible so your restorations are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Modern materials are both strong and beautiful, allowing us to provide durability without sacrificing aesthetics.
Insurance and Financing
Most dental insurance plans provide coverage for restorative procedures. Our team verifies your benefits, explains your coverage, and helps you understand any out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins. For patients without insurance or those needing additional financing, we offer CareCredit, an in-house membership plan, and multiple payment options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Restorative dentistry encompasses any treatment that repairs or replaces damaged teeth. This includes fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, inlays, onlays, and root canal therapy. The goal is to restore function, health, and aesthetics to your smile.
Restorative dentistry focuses on repairing damage and restoring function, while cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving appearance. In practice, many treatments overlap. For example, a tooth-colored crown is both restorative and cosmetic.
Yes, most dental insurance plans cover restorative treatments like fillings, crowns, and bridges at varying percentages depending on your specific plan. Our team pre-verifies your coverage and provides estimates before treatment.
Longevity depends on the type of restoration, materials used, and your oral care habits. Fillings last 5 to 15 years, crowns 10 to 15+ years, bridges 10 to 15 years, and well-maintained dentures 5 to 10 years.
Restore Your Smile with Confidence
Damaged or missing teeth do not have to hold you back. Madison Lakes Dental in Madison, WI provides restorative solutions that look natural, function well, and stand the test of time.
