Restorative Dentistry in Charlotte, NC
A cracked tooth, a missing molar, or a filling that has seen better days is never just a cosmetic inconvenience. It changes how you eat, speak, and feel about your smile every day. Left untreated, a single damaged or missing tooth can trigger bone loss in the jaw, cause neighboring teeth to shift, and throw off the balance of your entire bite.
At Imagine Dentistry at the Arboretum, our restorative dental services are built to reverse that trajectory. Dr. Ann Blaine Coambs leads our practice with a comprehensive philosophy, evaluating how your bite, jaw, and full mouth work together before recommending treatment. Whether you need a single filling or a more extensive rebuild, every restorative plan starts with understanding your whole mouth, not just the problem in front of us.
What Restorative Dentistry Means for Your Smile
Restorative dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, with the goal of returning your mouth to full health and function. According to the CDC’s Division of Oral Health, tooth loss has been declining among older adults in recent years, a trend attributed in part to improved diagnostic tools and restorative treatments such as fillings and fixed restorations.
That progress reflects what we see in our own patients: the sooner a damaged or missing tooth is addressed, the more of your natural smile and jaw function can be preserved. Every restoration we provide preserves as much natural tooth structure as possible while blending seamlessly with the surrounding teeth, so the result feels stable and holds up through years of daily use.
Restorative Treatments We Offer
Every mouth is different, so no two restorative treatment plans look exactly alike. Below are the core restorative services available at our Charlotte practice.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that restores a tooth’s shape, strength, and appearance after it’s been weakened by decay, a root canal, or a large filling. Our crowns are color-matched to your natural teeth, and some patients pair the work with professional teeth whitening first to lock in a brighter shade match.
Dental Bridges
When one or more teeth are missing, a dental bridge anchors a replacement tooth to the crowns on either side of the gap, preventing surrounding teeth from shifting. For chips or minor gaps in nearby teeth, cosmetic bonding can even out the surrounding smile.
Composite fillings repair small to mid-size cavities using tooth-colored resin that bonds directly to the tooth. They hold up well under daily chewing and are virtually invisible once placed.
For damage too extensive for a filling but not severe enough for a crown, inlays and onlays offer a custom, lab-fabricated restoration that preserves more natural tooth structure than a full crown.
Dental Implants
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up, using a titanium post that fuses with your jawbone to support a custom crown. Patients replacing several teeth often use the planning process to explore a broader smile design in conjunction with the implant work.
Implant Restoration
For damage too extensive for a filling but not severe enough for a crown, inlays and onlays offer a custom, lab-fabricated restoration that preserves more natural tooth structure than a full crown.
Full Mouth Restoration
For patients with widespread damage or multiple missing teeth, full mouth restoration combines several treatments into one coordinated plan, rebuilding your entire bite. Many patients describe the result as a true smile makeover, since rebuilding function at this scale also transforms the smile’s appearance.
Comprehensive Treatment Planning With Dr. Coambs
Dr. Ann Blaine Coambs brings a level of training to restorative care that goes beyond the tooth in front of her. Through her advanced coursework at the Dawson Academy, she studies how occlusion, bite alignment, and jaw function affect the long-term success of every restoration. This is part of why patients dealing with jaw pain, headaches, or TMJ-related discomfort alongside a damaged tooth often find that treating the full picture yields more lasting results.
It’s also why some patients expecting restorative work leave with a simpler plan built around porcelain veneers instead, once a full evaluation shows their teeth don’t need structural rebuilding after all. With more than 20 years of experience and an FAGD Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor held by only 6% of general dentists, Dr. Coambs brings that same comprehensive mindset to every case.
Why Charlotte Patients Choose Imagine Dentistry at the Arboretum
Our newly renovated office in the Arboretum area of South Charlotte is designed around patient comfort, featuring digital X-rays, modern techniques such as Bioclear to close small gaps and contour worn edges, and an unhurried appointment experience. We accept a wide range of PPO and insurance plans through the Careington network, along with flexible financing for patients seeking restorative work without traditional coverage.
Recognized as a Charlotte Magazine Top Dentist for multiple years running, our practice combines proven expertise with a genuinely welcoming environment for every restorative patient.
Restorative Dentistry Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to a few of the questions our restorative patients ask most often before treatment:
Restore Your Smile at Imagine Dentistry at the Arboretum
Whether you need a single filling or a full-mouth restoration, restorative dentistry gives you the chance to eat, speak, and smile without the discomfort of a damaged or missing tooth. Dr. Coambs and our team will walk you through every option, so you leave with a clear plan tailored to your mouth.
If you’re ready to address a dental concern that’s been on your mind, our team welcomes new and returning patients to a restorative consultation at our South Charlotte office. Contact our office today to get started. Love.Your.Smile.
