Restorative dentistry encompasses a large variety of dental procedures. The most common type of restorative dental procedure involves fillings. Fillings are a simple corrective dental procedure during which our professionals will remove the damaged or decayed part of your tooth with a dental drill. They will then fill this void with a composite that will harden and strengthen your tooth.
If the damage to your tooth is too severe for a filling, a dental crown is another common restorative procedure that we perform. Receiving a dental crown generally will involve two dental visits. During the first visit, our team will conduct digital imaging and may take a mold of your tooth. This mold is sent to a lab so that your dental crown can be created. Your crown should be ready in a few weeks.
During your follow-up visit, our team will remove any damaged surfaces from your teeth. We will then install your new dental crown, which will completely encapsulate your damaged tooth. Crowns are a staple of restorative dentistry and generally last approximately ten years.
Restorative dentistry may also involve the replacement of a tooth if you have damaged teeth that are beyond repair. Restorative and cosmetic dentistry may both involve the replacement of multiple teeth. The difference is that restorative dentistry is done out of necessity as opposed to for purely aesthetic benefits.
Cosmetic dentistry refers to any dental procedure done to improve oral function - to improve the biting teeth or the look of your gums. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving your aesthetics. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the symmetry, location, size, color, and form of your gums and teeth. If you are a candidate for cosmetic dentistry, our skilled team at Surprise Smiles are ready to help you.
Current cosmetic dentistry may improve your appearance if your teeth are damaged, stained, broken, cracked, misplaced, malformed, or have spaces between them. A smile makeover is a cosmetic dentistry operation that enhances the look of your smiling face with more cosmetic dentistry techniques. Our cosmetic dentists collaborate with you to create a medication regimen.
Anyone with minor, aesthetic defects on their front teeth, such as cracks, chips, discoloration, or gapped teeth, is ideal for cosmetic dentistry. It would be best to visit our dentists first to determine what steps you need to take to qualify for cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. David Frausto was born and raised in the Valley of the Sun. One of his childhood fears was the dentist. This allows him to understand and comfort his patients fears. He has a great passion for dentistry and patient care is his first priority.
Dr. Frausto received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University. He then attended Marquette University and obtained his Doctoral of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Frausto is licensed to practice dentistry in Arizona since 2002. He completed training in an extensive program that only 1% of dentist complete.
Dr. Frausto moved to Prescott in 2003. He met his wife Jessica McClain shorty after moving. Jessica is a native of Prescott and grew up with a father in the dental field as well. They were married in October 2004. Dr. Frausto and Jessica have 4 children. Matteo, Giovanna, Luca and Nico.
Dr. Kim entered the dental field because of her passion and desire to help people improve their oral health. Having dental fear in childhood, she understands patients' fear and anxiety visiting dental clinic, and wants to ensure every patient she sees receive excellent patient care in a gentle and comfortable manner.
Dr. Kim and her husband, Roy, have one adorable daughter, Yebin who loves reading books and singing. Outside of the office, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants and strolling in the park. She is grateful to be part of Surprise Smiles Family Dental and is thrilled to serve the community.