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Restorative Dentistry in Toms River, NJ
Sun Dental team repairs cracked and decayed teeth and replaces missing teeth with crowns, bridges, implants and dentures. Three dentists with advanced training in general dentistry and sedation lead your care.
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Restorative Dentistry in Toms River, NJ for Cracked and Missing Teeth
A cracked molar forces you to chew on one side. A loose denture is a risk, as it can slip when you eat or speak. Tooth problems impact self-confidence, and they may become worse without treatment.
Are you looking for a restorative dentist in Toms River after a tooth broke? The first step is a diagnosis. We examine the tooth, gums, bone, and your ability to bite. You then receive a written plan with each option and the cost before treatment begins.
We provide restorative dentistry in Toms River, NJ, at 224 Route 37 East. Your exam, extractions, sedation, and final restorations all take place at this office, with one team following your case.
What Is Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry is the branch of dentistry focused on repairing damaged teeth and replacing missing teeth so a patient chews and smiles normally. Treatments include dental crowns, dental bridges, full dentures, partial dentures, and immediate dentures.
Sun Dental provides restorative dentistry in Toms River, NJ, for adults and seniors across Ocean County. The American Dental Association reports that about 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth, and more than 36 million have no teeth.
Restorative Dental Treatments at Our Toms River Office
Explore our restorative dental treatments to find the right solution for repairing damaged teeth and replacing missing teeth.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom cap covering the entire visible part of a tooth. Your dentist recommends a crown for a tooth with a crack or a completed root canal. Root canal-treated teeth can become more vulnerable to fracture over time, and a crown can often protect them. Treatment starts with tooth preparation. Your dentist reshapes the tooth and places a temporary crown. Common crown materials include zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold alloy. It is selected based on the tooth’s position and your bite force.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth in a row. The teeth on each side of the gap, called abutment teeth, receive crowns. Those crowns hold a false tooth, called a pontic, in place. A bridge stays fixed in your mouth and helps keep nearby teeth from tipping into the gap. It also supports your bite, the way your upper and lower teeth meet. Your dentist checks the fit before your final bridge is placed.
Dentures in Toms River
Dentures are removable replacement teeth built on a base fitted to your gums. Sun Dental makes full, partial, and immediate dentures to suit different tooth replacement needs. Your dentist recommends a type based on how many natural teeth remain and their health. Full dentures replace all teeth in an arch, while partial dentures fill gaps between teeth. Immediate dentures are placed after extraction. Your dentist checks how each option fits your gums and discusses the care needed after treatment.
Full and Partial Dentures
A full denture replaces every tooth in the upper or lower jaw. It is shaped to fit the gum tissue and support daily use. Full dentures serve edentulous patients, meaning patients with no natural teeth left in one arch. A partial denture fills gaps between your remaining teeth and attaches to them with clasps. Your dentist checks how the denture rests against your remaining teeth and gums. If you searched for partial dentures near me after losing several back teeth, a partial denture restores chewing without reshaping healthy teeth for crowns.
Immediate Dentures
An immediate denture goes in on the same day your dentist removes your teeth. The dentist takes measurements before the extraction visit, so you leave with teeth instead of a gap. Your dentist also explains what to expect during the first weeks of wear. Plan for changes in fit. Your gums and bone shrink as they heal, and the denture needs a reline once healing ends. The ADA describes this step in the ADA guide to denture types.
What Happens When You Delay Treatment for a Cracked or Missing Tooth
Delaying treatment for a cracked tooth, missing tooth, or loose denture can lead to further damage, changes in your bite, and discomfort during everyday activities.
| Dental Problem | What Can Happen Without Treatment |
|---|---|
Cracked Tooth Without a Crown |
Each bite flexes the cracked section, and the crack grows deeper. A crack limited to the top of the tooth may need a crown. Once the crack reaches the nerve, you may need a root canal and a crown. The tooth often needs extraction if it splits to the root. Book a visit if you notice sharp pain with cold drinks, or a tooth sore only when you chew. |
Missing Tooth Without a Replacement |
The teeth beside the gap tip toward the space. The opposing tooth in the other jaw drifts down or up into the gap. Dentists call this drift supra-eruption. Both changes alter your bite. The jawbone under the gap shrinks too. This process, called bone resorption, narrows the alveolar ridge. A narrow ridge gives a denture less support and sometimes requires a bone graft before implant placement. |
Loose Denture Without a Reline |
A loose denture rubs your gums and causes sore spots. Adhesive hides the problem without fixing the fit. The ADA advises relining or replacing an ill-fitting denture instead of relying on adhesive. Book an appointment if your denture slips when you talk or leaves sore spots. |
Dental Restorative Treatment Process
Exam and X-rays
Your dentist examines the tooth, gums, bone, and bite.
Written plan and estimate
You receive each option in writing, with the cost and your estimated insurance coverage.
Preparation
The dentist reshapes teeth for a crown or bridge, or removes teeth for dentures. The team takes impressions and places a temporary.
Lab fabrication
A dental lab builds your crown, bridge, or denture to your shape and shade.
Fit and bite check
Your dentist checks the fit, adjusts high spots in your bite, and cements or seats the final restoration.
Follow-up
Schedule follow-up visits for denture adjustments during the first weeks of wear.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
Crown lifespan depends on four factors: the health of the tooth underneath, your hygiene at the gumline, grinding or clenching, and the crown material.
Decay starts where the crown edge meets the gum. Floss this edge every day. You should ask about a night guard if you grind your teeth. Avoid chewing ice, pens, and hard candy. Denture lifespan depends on your gums and bone.
Your mouth changes shape over time, and a denture reline refits the base to your current ridge.
Tips to Help Protect Your Dental Crown
- Floss around the crown's gumline every day.
- Ask your dentist about a night guard if you grind your teeth.
- Avoid chewing ice, pens, and hard candy.
Sedation for Restorative Dentistry in Toms River, NJ
Fear of treatment leads some patients to delay a repair until a crown becomes a root canal or an extraction. Restorative dentistry with sedation is a suitable choice here!
Sun Dental offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and hospital sedation. Dr. Robert McTaggart holds a Fellowship from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and has operating room privileges at Monmouth Medical Center. Dr. Leonard Giles holds master’s status in the College of Sedation.
Sedation supports long appointments, such as multiple extractions followed by immediate dentures on the same day.
Available Sedation Options
Sun Dental offers the following sedation options for appropriate patients and procedures.
- Nitrous Oxide
- Oral Sedation
- IV Sedation
- Hospital Sedation
Restorative Dentistry Cost and Insurance in Toms River, New Jersey
Your cost depends on the tooth, the material, and the number of visits. You receive a written estimate before treatment starts.
Does Insurance Cover Restorative Dentistry?
Coverage depends on your plan. Check three terms before treatment.
What to Check in Your Plan
- Coverage percentage for major services
- Any waiting period
- Your annual maximum
Sun Dental accepts PPO plans from Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Principal, and Assurant. Our team reviews your benefits with you before treatment.
Same-Day Broken Tooth Repair in Toms River, NJ
Sun Dental reserves time each day for dental emergencies. Call us early in the day for the best chance at a same-day visit. The same applies to a lost crown or a cracked denture.
What to Do With a Loose Crown
Place a loose crown in a clean bag and bring the crown to your visit. Do not use household glue on a crown or denture.
Contact Sun Dental Today
Call our team to check appointment availability for a broken tooth, lost crown, or cracked denture.
(732) 341-9111Same-day appointments are subject to availability.
Restorative Dental Care for Patients Across Ocean County
Our office sits at 224 Route 37 East, near the Ocean County Courthouse and minutes from the Community Medical Center. Free parking is available in front of the office.
Communities We Serve
- Toms River
- Brick
- Jackson
- Seaside Heights
- Lavallette
- Beachwood
- Pine Beach
- Berkeley Township
- Manchester
We reserve time each day for dental
emergencies. Call us for same-day care.
Meet the team behind your smile
Thomas Hada
DDS • Dentist in Toms River, NJ
Dr. Thomas Hada graduated from Toms River High School North in 1978. He attended Muhlenberg College and then graduated from Georgetown University with Honors in 1986. He attended a post-graduate dental residency in Hartford, CT. He completed a post-graduate dental residency in Hartford, CT. Dr. Hada was awarded Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1995 and Mastership in 2003.
Dr. Hada has two adult children. He is active in the Academy of General Dentistry Board of Directors at the state level. Photography, video production, and guitar are his artistic interests. Scuba and a variety of sports are his current physical pursuits.
Robert McTaggart
DMD • Dentist in Toms River, NJ
Dr. Robert McTaggart graduated from Rutgers University in 1992 and the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 1998. He completed a residency at Hackensack University Medical Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association®, holds a Fellowship from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, is a Diplomat in the National Dental Board of Anesthesia, and is an attending physician at Monmouth Medical Center with Operating Room privileges.
Dr. McTaggart is married, has a daughter, and lives in Red Bank. He is also an avid musician, golfer, and skier.
Leonard Giles
DMD • Dentist in Toms River, NJ
Dr. Leonard Giles graduated with a B.S. degree from Waynesburg University and obtained his dental degree in 1977 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine). He is a member of the American Dental Association® and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He has achieved master’s status in the College of Sedation.
Dr. Giles is a long-time resident of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey. He has been the Chairperson of his town’s Local Board of Health for 10 years and serves as commissioner and Vice President of the Monmouth Regional Health Commission. Dr. Giles is also the President of the Jersey Shore Regional Health Commission. He is an avid skier, golfer, runner, and outdoor enthusiast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions our patients ask about Restorative Dentistry.
What does restorative dentistry include?
Restorative dentistry in Toms River, NJ includes dental crowns, dental bridges, full dentures, partial dentures, and immediate dentures. These treatments repair damaged teeth and replace missing teeth.
Does getting a dental crown hurt?
Your dentist numbs the tooth before preparing a crown, so you may feel pressure without sharp pain. Some patients feel mild soreness for a few days afterward. Patients with dental anxiety should ask Sun Dental about nitrous oxide or sedation.
How many visits does a crown or bridge require?
A standard crown or bridge usually requires two visits. The first visit covers tooth preparation, impressions, and a temporary. The second visit covers the final fit and cementation after the dental lab completes the restoration.
Do immediate dentures go in on the same day as extractions?
Yes. Sun Dental treats patients of all ages, and faYes. An immediate denture goes in on the day your dentist removes your teeth. Your dentist takes measurements before the extraction visit. Your gums shrink during healing, so plan for a reline to restore a snug fit.milies can schedule appointments together at our Toms River office.
Is a bridge or a partial denture better for missing teeth?
A bridge stays fixed and feels closer to natural teeth, but the teeth beside the gap need crowns. A partial denture comes out for cleaning and leaves healthy teeth intact. The right choice depends on the number and location of missing teeth and the health of nearby teeth.
What should I do if my crown falls off?
Save the crown in a clean bag and call Sun Dental. The office reserves time each day for emergencies. Chew on the other side and avoid household glue, which damages the tooth and the crown.
Schedule Restorative Dentistry in Toms River, NJ
A cracked or missing tooth grows harder to treat with time. Call us or request an appointment, and you will receive a written plan with every option and cost before treatment begins.