At Rugby Dental Arts, we use cutting-edge, conservative solutions to transform smiles and restore teeth from damage, tooth loss and decay. Offering the very best restorative dentistry in Charlottesville, and beyond, we provide state-of-the-art solutions that are always customized to meet our patients' needs. If you're seeking a dental filling, bridge, denture or dental implant, our attentive private practice will work to ensure your needs are met!
Our dental restorations in Charlottesville, VA include:
Dental Implants
Dental implants
at Rugby Dental Arts offer strong, permanent replacement teeth! Whether you've lost a single tooth or an entire set, dental implants replace any number of lost or damaged teeth with strong implant posts that are topped with custom-shaded dental crowns, providing a natural-looking, comfortable finish. Dental implants are permanent, function just like natural teeth, and allow you to continue enjoying your favorite foods without worry about slippage or daily removal. At your implant consultation, Dr. Cox will assess your smile and form a custom tooth replacement plan that fits you best!
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are among the most popular restorative treatments offered at Rugby Dental Arts, used to repair and restore damaged teeth. The dental crow is cemented onto the tooth's surface and can be custom-shaped and colored to match the existing teeth, and is then fitted directly over the damaged tooth or to cover any cosmetic flaws. Dental crowns are also used to seal dental implants and root canal treatment.
Rugby Dental Arts offers a choice of dental crowns, depending on patient needs, restorations needed, and mouth placement. Dental crowns are typically custom-crafted and can be color-matched to your existing teeth! Our team uses all-ceramic or all-porcelain crowns most often, as they are strong and found to be less prone to failure. They also look and function just like your natural teeth. With proper preparation, fabrication and placement, most patients aren't able to notice they've had a dental crown placed!
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a tooth replacement option for our Charlottesville dental patients. Dr. Cox and his team at Rugby Dental Arts describe it as a solution that “bridges the gap” between teeth. A dental bridge is best for replacing one or more teeth in a row, where adjacent teeth are available for support.
Dr. Cox recommends porcelain bridges for a natural look, they are custom-made for the patient based on the color, shape, and size of their existing teeth, crafted to blend in with their natural smile. Whether you need a bridge for the front teeth or a bridge for the teeth near the back of the mouth, our team can help! Our team will help you determine your ideal treatment plan at your restorative dentistry consult.
Full and Partial Dentures
Patients facing tooth loss can work alongside Dr. Cox and his skilled dental team at Rugby Dental Arts to restore their smiles with full and partial dentures. We offer three types of dentures:
- Partial dentures – the partial denture is a removable oral appliance. The framework is made of metal and snaps around the remaining teeth in the smile. False teeth are placed where they are needed to restore the function and appearance of the smile.
- Full dentures – complete dentures are used when patients lose all their teeth in the upper or lower dental arch. Full dentures are acrylic appliances that include all the false teeth and gum tissue. On the top they are held in place by a natural suction that occurs between the denture and the palatal tissue to allow them to stay in the mouth and function. On the bottom there is no natural suction and they slide around. This is where having implants can improve the retention and function of a lower denture.
- Implant-supported dentures – last but not least are implant-supported dentures. These dentures are retained or supported by implants. They are much more conservative than traditional full dentures and use several dental implants along the dental arch to snap into place. Implant-supported dentures are the most robust options and are sometimes chosen by patients who want to maintain natural bone or utilize a restoration that functions at its best.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Protect and restore damaged teeth with tooth-colored fillings! At Rugby Dental Arts, we offer custom-shaded fillings that match the shade of their teeth and smile.
Tooth fillings are made of different materials and provide different looks and strengths. Your dentist will help you determine the best dental filling for your cavity, based on the look you prefer and the placement in the mouth. Dental cavity treatment begins with removing the decay from the enamel and dentin. The dentist will then proceed with the tooth-colored (composite) filling to bring the tooth to its standard shape and function.
Once we restore your smile and correct the damage to your teeth, we will continue to work with you to protect your oral health from future issues. Regular dental visits to our Charlottesville dental office for cleanings and exams, combined with good home hygiene practices, can save on both time and the money spent on trips to the dentist and ensure a healthy smile for years to come.
Looking for Tooth Repair or Replacement in Charlottesville?
Our experienced dental care provider in Charlottesville is prepared to revive your smile with top tooth replacement and tooth restoration solutions! Using the latest conservative techniques and top technologies, our team will help you restore your healthiest smile. Contact us today to schedule your restorative dentistry consultation.
