RESTORING YOUR SMILE TO ITS GLORY AT JAMES MARTIN, DMD IN LAFAYETTE
Restorative dentistry involves repairing or replacing teeth that have been damaged by injury, decay, or disease.
If you’re looking to overhaul your smile beyond what a routine cleaning can provide, you may want to consider restorative dentistry. A simple consultation with Dr. Martin will help you decide which procedures will work best to amp up your grin. And since we don’t think anyone should have to wait for their gorgeous smile, we offer same-day quality dental makeovers with state-of-the-art CEREC technology.
PROTECT YOUR TEETH WITH CROWNS FROM James Martin, DMD
Dental crowns from James Martin, DMD protect damaged teeth, restore your smile, and prevent further complications. Whether your tooth has been damaged by decay or an accident like a slip and fall, a crown can cover it up and strengthen your smile.
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped dental prostheses, which are designed to attach to your remaining enamel after it has been trimmed to remove damaged or decayed material. They are permanently bonded into place, covering your tooth with a strong, porcelain exterior and preventing further damage.
At our practice, we primarily use porcelain dental crowns. These crowns are crafted by a third-party dental lab and are designed to look just like your natural tooth, ensuring a beautiful, seamless restoration of your smile.
The process of having a dental crown placed typically takes just two short appointments. At your first appointment, your tooth will be trimmed and prepared for a crown, and images and impressions of your teeth will be taken. Then, we will work with a dental lab to build your crown, which will arrive at our office in about 2-3 weeks. Once your custom crown is ready, you’ll come back in and have it applied to your tooth, completing the procedure.
PERMANENT SMILE RESTORATION WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
If you are missing one or more teeth and are interested in restoring your smile permanently, dental implants are a great choice. Not only do dental implants look and feel completely natural, but they last 30+ years with proper care, and help support the health of your jaw after you’ve lost a tooth.
Dental implants consist of two primary parts. The dental implant itself is a small piece of titanium, which is inserted directly into the gum and jaw where the root of your missing tooth used to be. Once it heals, which takes about 3-6 months, it bonds with the surrounding tissue, allowing it to function as an artificial root.
The second part is the implant-supported restoration. Most commonly, a dental crown will be attached to a single implant to restore one missing tooth, but multiple implants can also be used to support a bridge or an implant-supported denture. Once your implant has healed, your restoration will be attached to the implant, restoring your smile and your bite. The process of having a dental implant placed usually takes about two appointments over the span of 3-6 months to allow for enough time for your mouth to heal.
Jason’s crowns from a previous dentist kept breaking. His smile restoration included new crowns and veneers to get the smile he’d always wanted.
WE ALSO OFFER COMFORTABLE FULL AND PARTIAL DENTURES
Partial dentures are designed to attach to your remaining healthy teeth using metal and plastic framework, replacing one or more missing teeth with false teeth, and restoring your smile. Partial dentures are ideal if you have lost multiple teeth but are not interested in alternative restorations like dental implants or bridges.
Full dentures are intended to replace your entire upper, lower, or both arches of teeth. They are only recommended if you’ve already lost most or all of your teeth. This is because all of your remaining teeth must be extracted in order to fit a set of full dentures.
Both full and partial dentures are cost-effective and can be built quickly, allowing you to restore your smile quickly. If you are in Lafayette, get started by scheduling an appointment with Dr. James Martin today!
SEDATION FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE DENTISTRY
We offer sedation for all of our reconstructive and restorative procedures. Whether you’re having a simpler procedure like a filling or crown or you are undergoing multiple, complex reconstructive surgeries, you can benefit from sedation dentistry. As long as you’re health and Dr. Martin approves, you can receive laughing gas (minimally inhaled) sedation or oral conscious sedation during your reconstructive dentistry appointment.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT RESTORING YOUR SMILE?
With proper care, your restorative dental work will last through years of eating, drinking, smiling, and laughing. Following your visit to our office, your dentist will walk you through everything you need to know to keep your smile at its best and brightest.
If you’re not sure if restorative work is right for you? Call our office at 970-289-5433 to learn more or take our restorative dentistry evaluation.
Hear what our patients have to say about working with Dr. Martin
About Dr. Martin
Dr. James Martin received his doctorate in dentistry from Boston University in 2011 and then completed a one-year residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He continues to travel all around the world to attend at least 200 hours a year of continuing education from the leaders in the field. Dr. Martin is also a Kois-trained dentist in order to provide top aesthetic and long-term oral health care. Dr. Martin blends innovation with personalized attention for a healthier, more radiant smile.
Darrell C.
“As a medical provider myself, I am quite impressed by the degree of care provided at this dental office. They have state of the art equipment and a beautiful clinic. Dr. Martin is incredibly thorough and the hygienist Marie has a delicate touch. Everyone at the front desk provided a warm welcome. And the soundtrack playing at the clinic was excellent If you want the best dental care, I recommend going here.”
Cheryl H.
“Dr Martin and the whole staff are amazing! I’ve been seeing Dr Martin for nearly a year now getting a lot of long overdue work done, and am currently nearing the end of the process of getting a couple implants. His work is amazing and top of the line! I have major anxiety in general, but excessive health (dental) anxiety and everyone here has been very supportive and understanding when I had many questions or just needed reassurance. Richelle, Kelly and Sabrina are the best as well and really make the whole experience positive.”
Judy P
“I don’t usually give reviews, but my experience with Dr. Martin and his staff have been excellent and beyond thorough. I’ve always had high anxiety with dental work. But, not this time with this office! I just got 2 crowns and a filling all in one sitting. The coolest thing is their oral sedation (which is free).
Didn’t feel a thing and just slept for a while after the procedure. If you suffer from dental anxiety and are sensitive to pain, I strongly recommend Life Dentistry and their awesome team! They really do rock!”
Jeremy W.
“Words can hardly express my appreciation. Their facility is High tech. They are knowledgeable and compassionate with a great ability to communicate. They enjoy what they do and take pride in their work. Dr. Martin is a true artist of his time and blessing to his field.”
Kathy G.
“This is THE Dental office to go to for fantastic personal care!! Dr James Martin’s staff is as caring and professional as Dr Martin. Every step of the way we have been treated with kindness and respect. Every step of the way the procedure has been explained in detail so I understand why things are going forward & the precise way that they are set out. Thank you to Dr James Martin and team!!”
Sherry W.
“Dr. Martin is the most thorough dentist I have ever been to. He truly cares about his patients and the quality of his work is excellent. The staff is so friendly and efficient at their jobs. The technology they use is very modern and some of their equipment I have never seen before with any of my previous dental offices. I highly recommend Life Dentistry!”
Darby M.
“This is by far the best dentist office I have ever been too. I would recommend them to anyone, especially those with fears of going. I have never felt more welcomed or treated with as much respect.”
Rebecca D.
“I have a major phobia of the dentist. Which has made me not go when I’ve needed too. After my initial call, the office emailed and text to follow up to have me make an appointment. Dr. Martin was great. He talked me through the first step of work I would need, and he made me feel comfortable. I was put under for my first step of work. I got a text the next day to follow up on my care and Dr. Martin talked me through the concerns I had. All of the team was wonderful as well! I appreciate this office and what they do to help people get the care they need.”
Jesse G.
“I’m completely amazed by how wonderful the staff is here as well as Dr. Martin. I can honestly say that I have never been this comfortable at a dentist’s office in my life. Dr. Martin truly cares about his patients and is passionate about what he does. I have low sinuses and he was able to extract my tooth without perforating my sinus. That was a first for me. He listens to his patients. I will never go anywhere else for dental care. From the first point of contact with his office to my most recent follow-up appointment today, the care, the kindness, and the helpfulness have been genuine and consistent!”
Dan C.
“Best dentist I’ve ever had. Everyone on the team is friendly and very knowledgeable. They really make going to the dentist a relaxing experience instead of an anxious one.”
Lauren Y.
“This is the best dentist I’ve ever been to! Go here and you’ll be completely satisfied.”
Brian C.
“All the things I was scared about and all my concerns, Dr. Martin dissuaded me from feeling those things. I’ve never been to any location, like any business or doctor, that’s really cared as much as [this office] does and goes out of their way to make sure that I’m taken care of; that’s a big thing for me. Things that I’m able to do now that I wasn’t before, that’d be being happy and proud to take pictures. Since getting all this work done and completed, I’m actually able to eat all the things that I want now.”
