Restorative dentistry in Berthoud, CO

When decay reaches the inside of a tooth, a filling is the most common and most effective way to stop it in its tracks and restore the tooth to full function. At Berthoud Family Dentistry, we place composite fillings, which are tooth-colored and designed to blend seamlessly with your natural enamel. We'll remove the decayed tissue, clean the area thoroughly, and place the filling in a single appointment. The result is a tooth that looks, feels, and functions just like it did before, without the dark metal appearance of older amalgam materials. We do not place amalgam fillings.

Root canal therapy has a reputation it doesn't deserve. For most patients, the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling, and it's the most effective way to save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted. We perform both anterior and posterior root canals right here in our office, which means you won't need a referral to an endodontist for most cases. We remove the infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth, clean and shape the root canals, and seal everything to prevent reinfection. Once the root canal is complete, the tooth is typically restored with a crown to protect it long term.

A crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth to protect it and restore its full function and appearance. We place lab-made crowns crafted from high-quality materials designed to match the color and shape of your natural teeth. Crowns are commonly placed following root canal therapy, to protect a cracked tooth, or to restore a tooth that's been broken down by decay to the point where a filling alone isn't enough. The process typically takes two appointments, one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and a second to place and adjust the final crown.

A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap. Bridges restore your ability to chew and speak comfortably, prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting out of place, and give you a natural-looking result that's permanently in place. We'll evaluate whether a bridge is the right solution for your situation and walk you through exactly what the process involves, including how the supporting teeth are prepared and what to expect at each appointment.

For patients who have lost multiple teeth or are facing full arch tooth loss, dentures remain one of the most accessible and effective ways to restore function and confidence. We offer both partial dentures, which replace several missing teeth while preserving the ones that remain, and full dentures for patients who need a complete upper or lower arch replaced. We take time to make sure your dentures are fitted and adjusted properly so they're as comfortable and functional as possible. If you've had dentures in the past that never felt quite right, we'd love the chance to do better.

Dental implants are the closest thing dentistry has to a natural tooth, and when the implant itself has been placed and integrated, we handle the restoration right here in our office. That means the crown, bridge, or implant-supported denture that attaches to your implant is designed, fabricated, and placed by the same team who will be caring for you long term. For patients pursuing full arch solutions, we work closely with a trusted surgical partner to coordinate the placement and ensure the final restoration is planned and executed to the highest standard. We'll make sure the entire process is clear, coordinated, and as straightforward as possible from start to finish.