Restorative Dentistry in Loveland, OH
Repairing and Protecting Your Family’s Smiles
Even with great home care and regular checkups, teeth can still develop cavities, crack, wear down, or need to be replaced. When that happens, restorative dentistry brings them back to health so you can eat, speak, and smile comfortably again. At Gettings Family Dental, Dr. Nicole Gettings provides restorative care as a natural extension of your family’s routine visits, so problems are treated early, by a dentist who already knows your history.
We welcome patients from Loveland, Mason, Montgomery, Lebanon, Milford, and the greater Cincinnati area. Call (513) 677-3656 to schedule an exam or talk with our team about your treatment options.
Why Choose Dr. Gettings for Restorative Care
Dr. Gettings graduated magna cum laude from both the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Cincinnati Dental Society. Her favorite part of dentistry is improving her patients’ lives and helping them feel informed about their dental health, an approach that shapes every treatment plan she creates.
What Is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry includes any treatment that repairs a damaged tooth or replaces a missing one. Its goal is to restore function first, so you can bite and chew comfortably, while also protecting the health of the surrounding teeth, gums, and jawbone. Many restorations are designed to look natural, too, so your smile looks like your own.
Restorative care and preventive care work hand in hand. Your regular general dentistry visits help us catch small problems, like a cavity just starting to form or an old filling beginning to wear. Treating these issues early usually means a simpler, more affordable restoration and more of your natural tooth preserved.
Our Restorative Dentistry Services
Most of the restorative care your family needs over the years is available right here in our Loveland office. Our services include:
- Dental Fillings: We repair cavities with tooth-colored composite fillings that blend in with your smile or durable amalgam fillings for back teeth.
- Dental Crowns: A custom cap covers and protects a tooth that’s cracked, heavily filled, or weakened, restoring its shape and strength.
- Dental Bridges: A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring replacement teeth to the healthy teeth or implants on either side of the gap.
- Dentures: Full and partial dentures replace missing teeth with a removable, natural-looking option, and implant-supported dentures offer a more secure fit.
- Dental Implants: Implants replace the root of a missing tooth and support a crown, bridge, or denture, helping preserve the jawbone over time.
- Oral Surgery: When a tooth can’t be saved, or needs replacement, procedures like tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, and dental implants help restore your smile’s health and function.
Signs You May Need Restorative Care
Some dental problems are easy to notice, while others don’t cause symptoms until they’ve progressed. Schedule a visit if you notice:
- A toothache or pain when biting or chewing
- Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods that lingers
- A chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
- A filling or crown that feels loose, rough, or has fallen out
- Dark spots or visible holes in a tooth
- A gap from a missing tooth, or teeth shifting into that space
Even if nothing hurts, regular exams and X-rays let Dr. Gettings find decay between teeth or under old fillings before it causes discomfort. Call our Loveland dental office at (513) 677-3656 to schedule an appointment.
Restorative Care at Every Stage of Life
Because we care for patients of all ages, we see how restorative needs change over time. Children and teens most often need fillings for cavities in molars, which is why we also recommend sealants and fluoride to help prevent them. Adults tend to need crowns for teeth with large, older fillings or cracks from clenching and grinding. Older adults are more likely to need restorations for decay on exposed root surfaces, along with options for replacing missing teeth.
Knowing your history from your routine visits helps Dr. Gettings recommend the right treatment at the right time, rather than waiting until a small issue becomes a bigger one. When several family members need care, our front desk can help coordinate appointments to keep trips to our office to a minimum.
A Comfortable, Honest Approach to Treatment
Learning you need a crown or a root canal can feel stressful, so we make a point of explaining everything clearly. Dr. Gettings shows you what she found, walks you through each option, and explains what each one costs before any treatment begins. You’ll never feel pressured into treatment you don’t need.
We also keep comfort at the center of every visit. Local anesthesia keeps the treatment area numb, and for patients who feel anxious, we offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation. Patients appreciate that honest, thoughtful approach, with S. R. sharing that Dr. Gettings “set up a whole plan of treatment, was very honest about setting expectations,” and helped her reach results that made her feel “much more confident and good about myself.” Check out more patient reviews from our Loveland community.
What Does Restorative Dentistry Cost?
The cost of restorative care depends on the treatment, the materials used, and how many teeth are involved. Typical costs across the U.S. without insurance are:
- Composite Filling: About $150 to $450 per tooth
- Amalgam Filling: About $100 to $250 per tooth
- Dental Crown: About $1,000 to $2,500 per tooth
- Root Canal Therapy: About $700 to $1,800, depending on the tooth, not including the crown that often follows
- Dental Bridge: About $2,000 to $5,000 for a three-unit bridge
- Dentures: About $1,000 to $3,000 per arch for full dentures, and about $700 to $2,500 for a partial
- Single Dental Implant: About $3,000 to $5,000, including the implant, abutment, and crown
- Tooth Extraction: About $100 to $300 for a simple extraction, and more for surgical extractions
Many dental insurance plans cover a portion of restorative treatment, often around 50% to 80% depending on the procedure. Our team files most insurance claims on your behalf and will review your costs with you before treatment begins. We also accept CareCredit, which offers financing options for qualifying patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on how much of the tooth is damaged. Small to moderate cavities can usually be repaired with a filling. When a tooth has a large cavity, a crack, or an old filling that takes up most of the tooth, a crown provides more protection. Dr. Gettings will show you what she sees and explain why she recommends one over the other.
When possible, saving your natural tooth is usually the best option for long-term oral health. Treatments like root canals and crowns can often keep a damaged tooth functioning for many years. If a tooth is too damaged to save, replacing it soon after extraction helps prevent neighboring teeth from shifting. Dr. Gettings will walk you through the pros and cons of each choice for your situation.
We numb the treatment area with local anesthesia, so most patients feel pressure but no pain during their procedure. Some tenderness or sensitivity afterward is normal and usually fades within a few days. If you feel anxious, nitrous oxide or oral sedation can help you stay relaxed. We’ll give you clear aftercare instructions so you know what to expect.
With good home care and regular checkups, fillings often last 10 years or more, and crowns typically last 10 to 15 years or longer. Dental implants can last for decades. Habits like grinding your teeth, chewing ice, or skipping cleanings can shorten a restoration’s lifespan. At your routine visits, we’ll check your restorations and let you know if any need attention.
Schedule a Restorative Dentistry Visit at Gettings Family Dental
Whether you have a tooth that’s bothering you or a restoration that needs replacing, Dr. Gettings and our team are here to help you get back to a healthy, comfortable smile.
Call Gettings Family Dental at (513) 677-3656 to schedule a consultation for restorative dental treatment. We proudly serve patients throughout Loveland, Mason, Montgomery, Lebanon, Milford, and the greater Cincinnati area.