Many of us get nostalgic, thinking about our favorite family dinners and hometown restaurants. However, it’s hard to relive those memories if you have dental damage or missing teeth. Luckily, you can enjoy those good foods again with the help of your restorative dentist in Priest River. Dr. McKinney will:
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There’s no reason to feel embarrassed about your smile when you visit our practice for your dental needs. Dr. McKinney and our entire team treat every patient who walks through our doors with compassion and respect. We know many people have avoided the dentist because of fear or a previous bad experience. You can expect us to put you first every step of the way. You can even choose from one of our several sedation options to take the edge off your nerves.
If you are dealing with missing or damaged teeth, we’ll begin with a thorough exam of your mouth. Using our digital X-rays and intraoral cameras, we’ll discover exactly what’s happening with your smile. We’ll even show you what we see, so you can understand our treatment recommendations.
Depending on our findings, your dentist may recommend:
While we try to avoid surgery whenever possible, it’s often necessary to prepare you for necessary procedures or to protect your oral health. Dr. McKinney can perform:
Call 208-328-4484 to meet with your restorative dentist in Priest River.
When a tooth is damaged, decayed, injured, or infected, you will need some type of restorative dental treatment to preserve, repair, or replace it. The goal is to help you maintain the full, comfortable function of your mouth. Restorative dentistry services typically include treatments like tooth fillings, dental crowns and bridges, and dental implants.
There are several circumstances that might require oral surgery. If you or your loved one has a badly damaged or diseased tooth, it may need removal. Likewise, wisdom teeth often cause problems as they emerge and need to be extracted. Other procedures like bone grafts, sinus lifts, and ridge augmentations prepare for treatments such as dental implants. Cosmetic gum surgery will restore receded gums and prepare you for a crown or veneer.
The average dental crown or bridge will last for approximately five to seven years. However, your restoration may give you great performance for 10 years or longer if you maintain good oral hygiene and avoid eating foods that compromise it. We’ll be happy to provide instructions on keeping your crown or bridge fully functional for as long as possible.
