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Restorative dentistry
Damaged tooth? We can restore it.
Fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, and bridges at Lux Dental in Downtown Vancouver. Whatever's happened to your tooth, there's almost always a way to bring it back to full function.
A full team of dentists on Davie Street, open six days a week.
Same-week appointments often available.
Sound familiar?
- You have a cavity that needs filling.
- An old filling has cracked, fallen out, or gone dark around the edges.
- A tooth hurts when you bite down, or reacts sharply to hot and cold.
- You've been told you need a root canal and you're anxious about it.
- A tooth has cracked or chipped.
- You're missing one or more teeth and want the gap closed.
- A crown has come loose or fallen out
Not sure which treatment you need?
That's what the exam is for. We'll diagnose the problem, explain the options in plain language, and let you decide.
Restorative dentistry
Tooth-coloured fillings.
A composite — tooth coloured — filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, and similar damage. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth is removed, and the space is then filled with a composite filling.
Composite fillings are matched to the shade of your natural tooth, so once the work is done it isn't obvious that anything was ever there. They bond directly to the tooth structure, which means less healthy tooth needs to be removed compared with older filling materials.
Restorative dentistry
Root canal treatment — saving the tooth.
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp — the living tissue inside the tooth — along with the nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed. The resulting space is then filled with special, medicated dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.
The reputation is worse than the reality. A root canal is what stops the pain, not what causes it. The alternative to root canal treatment is usually losing the tooth entirely — and a natural tooth, even one that has had root canal treatment, is almost always worth keeping.
After a root canal
A tooth that has had root canal treatment often needs additional protection afterward. We'll discuss whether a crown, or a more conservative restoration, is the right way to protect it long term.
Dental crowns
A crown, sometimes called a cap, is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface, restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Dental bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed, non-removable appliance and an excellent way to replace missing teeth. The traditional bridge is the most popular type and is usually made of Zirconia. It consists of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth — called abutment teeth — attached to pontics, which are artificial teeth that fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
Before you commit to a crown
A traditional crown requires removing a significant amount of natural tooth structure. In some cases there is a less invasive alternative that preserves far more of your natural tooth.
Ask us about MINISH as a crown alternative during your consultation, or read more on our crown alternative page.
Why patients choose Lux Dental.
- A full team of dentists at one Downtown Vancouver location
- Open six days a week — Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
- On-site CBCT imaging for accurate diagnosis of complex cases.
- Multilingual care, including Korean and Vietnamese-speaking dentists
- Direct billing on most major insurance plans.
- Central Davie Street location, convenient to the West End, Yaletown, and Coal Harbour.
Common questions about restorative dentistry.
Ready to get started?
Book a consultation at Lux Dental in Vancouver. We'll assess your situation, explain your options in plain language, and let you decide with no pressure.
No obligation. Open 6 days — Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
What to bring
- Your dental insurance information, if you have coverage
- Any recent x-rays or records from a previous dentist
- A list of any medications you're taking
- Your questions — all of them
