At a glance
Restorative dentistry repairs teeth that are decayed, cracked or worn, and replaces teeth that are missing. At Richmond Dental Care we do tooth-colored fillings, root canals (including molars), crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures, single dental implants and extractions in our own office.
Root canals start at $899, crowns at $1,199, 3-unit bridges at $3,499 and dentures at $1,399 per arch. Everything else gets a written estimate before treatment, and Saturday appointments are available.
Which restorative treatment do you need?
The right treatment depends on how much healthy tooth is left and whether the tooth can be saved. This table is a quick guide; your dentist confirms the plan after an exam and X-rays.
| Treatment | What it does | Self-pay price |
|---|---|---|
| Dental fillings | Repairs a small to medium cavity with tooth-colored composite, usually in one visit | Written estimate |
| Root canal therapy | Removes infected or inflamed pulp so you can keep the tooth; molars done in-office | From $899 |
| Dental crowns | Covers and protects a cracked, weak or root-canal-treated tooth; final crown about 5 days later | From $1,199 |
| Dental bridges | Replaces one missing tooth by anchoring to the teeth on each side | From $3,499 (3-unit) |
| Partial and full dentures | Removable teeth for several missing teeth or a full arch | From $1,399 per arch; partial from $1,399 |
| Dental implants | Replaces a single missing tooth with a post and crown, placed and restored in-office | Written estimate |
| Tooth extractions | Removes a tooth that cannot be saved, including wisdom teeth | Written estimate |
| Oral surgery | Surgical extractions, wisdom teeth and implant placement under local anesthetic | Written estimate |
Can the tooth be saved, or does it need replacing?
We try to keep your natural tooth whenever that is a sound choice. A cavity caught early needs only a filling. A deep cavity that reaches the nerve may need a root canal, and a tooth with a large filling or a crack often needs a crown to stop it splitting. Our guide to how our two-visit crowns work explains the timing.
When a tooth is broken below the gum line, badly infected or too loose to support a crown, removing it is usually the better choice. We talk through replacement before the extraction so you know your options: a bridge, a partial denture or a single implant.
What happens at your first restorative visit?
- We look at the tooth, check your bite and take the X-rays needed to see the roots and bone.
- Your dentist explains what is wrong in plain language and shows you the options, including doing nothing for now.
- You get a written estimate. If you have insurance, we tell you what your plan is expected to pay.
- Simple treatment, such as a filling, can often be done the same day; our filling aftercare guide explains what is normal afterward. Larger work is scheduled at a time that suits you, including Saturdays.
New to the practice? Our new patient exam with X-rays starts at $49; see dental prices for the full list.
Cost, insurance and financing
Our published self-pay starting prices are a root canal from $899, a crown from $1,199, a 3-unit bridge from $3,499, a full denture from $1,399 per arch and a partial denture from $1,399. Fillings, implants and extractions vary with the tooth and are quoted in writing before treatment. Most PPO plans and Medicare Advantage dental plans help pay for restorative work, and we check your benefits first (see insurance we accept). We accept Cherry, Sunbit and CareCredit for patient financing (see financing options), and you can use an FSA or HSA card for dental treatment.
When to call us
Call us if a tooth is cracked or broken, a filling or crown has come out, you have a toothache that keeps you up at night, or you notice swelling near a tooth. We see dental emergencies the same day during office hours, so call first. Call (832) 612-2831 — we’re open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9am–3pm.
Frequently asked questions
A small chip can often be repaired with a filling. A crack that runs through the tooth, or a tooth with a large old filling, usually needs a crown to hold it together and protect it while you chew.
Yes. We treat children’s cavities with fillings and do extractions in our office, from age 1. If a child needs to be sedated for treatment, we refer you to a pediatric dentist.
Yes. We are open Saturdays from 9am to 3pm, and fillings, crown and bridge visits, denture appointments and emergencies can all be scheduled then.
We build a written plan that lists each tooth, the treatment and the cost, starting with anything painful or infected. You can spread the work over several visits and use financing if it helps.