Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry in Jacksonville focuses on repairing and replacing damaged or missing teeth to restore full function and natural appearance. At Rappaport Dental, Dr. Drew Rappaport combines advanced technology and personalized care to provide complete solutions—from tooth-colored fillings to full-mouth reconstruction.

When teeth are affected by decay, injury, or disease, our restorative treatments help patients regain a healthy, confident smile. We address both immediate concerns and long-term oral health to ensure lasting results.

Dr. Rappaport’s expertise allows patients to receive comprehensive care in one convenient location. Using modern technology and proven techniques, our personalized treatment plans preserve natural teeth and restore oral health and confidence with exceptional precision.

Restorative Dentistry Services

Composite Dental Fillings

Traditionally, dental fillings have been made of silver amalgam. However, our dental office uses only composite, or tooth-colored, filling material. Our dentist and team have chosen to use composite filling materials in order to provide you with a more natural-looking result and to promote better long-term oral health.

There are many benefits to composite fillings, including:

  • Material that bonds to your tooth to provide more support for the tooth’s structural integrity

  • Reduced risk of the treated tooth breaking or fracturing in the future

  • Insulation from temperature changes caused by foods and beverages

  • Better seals around the edges of the damaged area, increasing the tooth’s resistance to decay and leaks

  • The ability to correct cavities that are too small for amalgam fillings to repair

  • Fillings that can be repaired and replaced without being removed from the tooth

  • No mercury or other metals are used, making the filling safer

When you receive a composite dental filling, our dentist will carefully select a filling that matches your natural tooth color to give you a more beautiful and healthier-looking smile. Fillings can usually be placed in a single appointment.

Dental Bridges

Even one missing tooth can eventually create multiple problems for your oral health, not to mention cosmetic concerns if the lost tooth is visible when you smile. As part of our comprehensive restorative dentistry, we provide dental bridges in Jacksonville, FL, to restore the appearance and function of your teeth.

Dental bridges are a fixed dental restoration designed to replace one or more missing teeth. By filling the gap left behind, a bridge not only restores function but also protects your oral health. With durable materials and a custom design, dental bridges feel natural and provide long-lasting results for many patients.

A dental bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth, known as pontics, supported by dental crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth (called abutment teeth). These crowns hold the false tooth securely in place, ensuring stability and function.

Dental bridges can replace a single missing tooth or multiple consecutive teeth. In some cases, an implant bridge may be used, where the artificial teeth are supported by dental implants rather than natural teeth. Whether supported by adjacent teeth or implants, a bridge offers a dependable solution that blends seamlessly with your natural smile.

Benefits of a Dental Bridge

The advantages of a dental bridge extend beyond appearance. Replacing damaged or missing teeth with a bridge helps prevent surrounding teeth from shifting out of alignment, which could otherwise lead to bite issues and additional tooth loss.

Patients often experience restored chewing and speaking ability, improved facial volume, and enhanced smile aesthetics. A dental bridge can also protect remaining teeth by evenly distributing the forces of your bite, reducing stress on individual teeth.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used for a number of purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth, starting at the gumline, in order to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal; porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth. Our dentist will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.

Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration.

Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including to:

  • Protect a tooth following root canal treatment

  • Anchor and attach a dental bridge

  • Cover and complete a dental implant

  • Enhance the beauty of your smile

  • Improve a misshapen tooth

  • Strengthen a tooth that is fractured or weak

  • Support a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains

Dental Fillings

Tooth decay or damage can lead to cavities or even infections. If you ignore an area of decay, you could ultimately face a root canal or even an extraction. As soon as you notice damage or decay, call our office at 904-736-6657 and schedule an appointment with our dentist. Dr. Drew Rappaport can see you to discuss your options for dental fillings in Jacksonville, FL.

Dental fillings are the most common restorative dental treatment offered in dentistry. Used to repair mild damage caused by dental decay, such as dental cavities, dental fillings can also be used to restore teeth that have become chipped or slightly fractured. There are two types of dental fillings: amalgam and composite.

  • Amalgam Fillings — Also known as silver fillings, amalgam fillings are typically used for children on primary teeth.

  • Composite Fillings — This type of filling has become the popular filling of choice, especially for adults and teens, because it uses a composite material that matches the natural color of the tooth, which presents an uninterrupted and aesthetically pleasing smile.

Both of these types of fillings serve the same purpose and are safe and affordable ways to repair damaged teeth and restore your smile. Dental fillings usually require only one appointment to complete. Our team will remove dental decay and clean damaged teeth before applying dental fillings and shaping them to match your bite. After the filling has hardened, this long-lasting restoration will stay firmly in place so you can smile and function without discomfort.

Dental Implants

A dental implant is an excellent choice for replacing a missing tooth. At the office, our dentist and team provide dental implant restorations in Jacksonville, FL. This is the final step in the implant process that restores the appearance, function, and health of your smile.

A dental implant is a prosthetic tooth designed to replace your tooth after it has been lost or extracted. Implants are designed to replace both the root and crown of your teeth to give you a solution that looks, feels, and functions just like your original tooth. Implants consist of two main parts, the implant post and the implant restoration.

After the implant post has been placed and integrated with your jawbone, our dentist will meet with you to discuss your implant restoration. The implant restoration replaces the crown of the missing tooth to complete your treatment. Depending on how many teeth you are missing, this restoration may be a single crown, a dental bridge, or a complete or partial denture. During your consultation, our dentist will determine which type of restoration will provide you with the best results for your oral health, function, and smile.

Your implant restoration is custom-designed to give you a natural and long-lasting solution for your smile. Each restoration we create is designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and durable so that you can enjoy the results of your treatment for years to come.

Dental Inlays & Onlays

We also offer same-day CEREC crowns, inlays, and onlays, providing exceptional aesthetics, durability, and convenience — all crafted in-house to save you time and extra appointments.

Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are used to repair damage or decay. If the damage is not extensive enough to warrant the use of a dental crown but is too serious to be repaired with a filling, our experienced dentist may recommend a dental inlay or onlay. Also known as partial crowns, inlays and onlays are custom created from porcelain, composite resin material or gold. Our dentist will ensure that your custom inlay or onlay perfectly fits your tooth to restore the health, function and appearance of your smile. Once placed, they are virtually undetectable in the mouth and conserve much of your natural tooth structure.

Both inlays and onlays are used to restore damaged teeth. The difference between a dental inlay and a dental onlay is that an inlay is used when the damage does not reach the cusps of the tooth, while a dental onlay is used when the damage extends to one or more of the cusps. We will help you determine whether you need a dental inlay or onlay to restore your smile.

Denture Repair

Originally, human and animal teeth were used to create dentures. In the 21st century, the materials used in denture creation make them more comfortable and durable than ever before. However, dentures can still break, become damaged, or show signs of wear over time. As part of our restorative dentistry, our dentist and team offer denture repair in Jacksonville, FL, to help you enjoy a functional and comfortable smile again. Don’t struggle with ill-fitting or damaged dentures.

You will likely need to make several adjustments to your dentures as your mouth adjusts to the appliance. Occasional maintenance will also need to be performed to keep the appliance in the best condition possible. Some of the denture maintenance we may perform includes denture relines, denture rebasing and denture repairs.

Denture Relines

Your gum tissues will change over time, causing your denture to become loose. To ensure that your dentures remain secure in your mouth and function properly, you should have them professionally relined every one to two years.

There are several types of denture relines which our dentist may perform:

  • Hard denture reline — All dentures should be hard relined every two years. This involves removing and replacing a layer of plastic from the interior surface so that it matches the new shape of your gum tissue.

  • Soft denture reline — Soft denture relines are recommended for patients who are unable to wear ordinary dentures due to tender gums or sore spots. Soft denture relines involve replacing the interior lining of your denture with a pliable material. A soft reline will need to be replaced every one to two years.

  • Temporary reline — Temporary relines are used to help inflammation in your mouth subside so that your gums can return to a more normal state before we replace the denture or provide a soft or hard reline.

Dentures

Believe it or not, dentures date back to at least the seventh century B.C. with the ancient Etruscans. Even after all this time, dentures remain a reliable and economical way to replace missing teeth for adults of any age. Our dentist, Dr. Drew Rappaport, can provide you with partial or complete dentures.

Dentures are a removable oral appliance that serve as a replacement for multiple missing teeth. If you are missing most or all your teeth, you may benefit from your own set of dentures. Dentures can restore the natural function and appearance of your smile and give you back your confidence in eating, speaking and smiling. Dentures can restore your facial volume, as missing teeth can cause your facial muscles to sag over time without support.

There are two types of dentures:

  • Complete dentures are used to replace all the teeth in the upper and bottom arches. Depending on the condition of your smile, our dentist may recommend complete dentures to restore one or both of your arches and help you regain a full smile.

  • Partial dentures are used if you have lost multiple teeth, but most of your natural teeth remain. A partial denture is a metal framework that attaches securely to your existing teeth to complete your smile.

Our dentist may recommend dentures if you have lost most or all your teeth. Dentures are a great choice for those who want to renew their oral health and enhance the appearance and function of their smile.

Root Canal Treatments

Root canals are a type of endodontic treatment recommended when the dental pulp and nerves of the tooth are infected or injured. The dental pulp can become infected or injured when decay or injury impact the innermost tissues of the tooth, reaching past the outer layer of enamel. If left untreated, this can cause the tooth to die and require an extraction. A root canal treatment is often the only alternative to a tooth extraction and is usually the preferred treatment, as it allows you to continue using your natural tooth.

When you receive a root canal, our dentist will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth. We will then clean the tooth and fill it with medicated material before capping it with a dental crown to fully restore the tooth. This treatment process can usually be completed in just one or two appointments.

While root canal treatment has a reputation for being painful, the reality is that your treatment can be completed with minimal discomfort due to advances in treatment techniques, anesthesia and dental technology. Our dentist and team will do everything possible to make sure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible.

Why Jacksonville Chooses Rappaport Dental?

For over 30 years, Jacksonville has trusted us with their smiles. We combine advanced technology with personalized care to create a dental experience that puts you at ease. Our same-day crown technology means fewer appointments for your busy schedule, while our comprehensive services cover everything from routine cleanings to dental implants and clear aligners.

What sets us apart is our commitment to understanding your complete health picture — not just your teeth. Dr. Drew Rappaport and our team take the time to listen to your concerns and explain your options clearly, ensuring every visit is comfortable, transparent, and tailored to you.

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