Rebuild Your Oral Function and Appearance with Restorative Dentistry
Do you have damaged or missing teeth? Or have years of use left your teeth worn down and less appealing? Reverse years of dental damage with restorative dentistry in Salem, Oregon. Although your teeth are designed to last years, they can’t keep up sometimes. White Sage Dentistry uses crowns, fillings, implants, and other restorations to rebuild your smile after damage. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Shruti Jadeja to rebuild your smile if you have missing, damaged, or worn-down teeth.

Tooth-Colored Fillings
Our tooth-colored fillings are used for treating cavities; the fillings fill in the space left behind after decay is removed. We use a composite resin material to match your filling to the shade of your tooth so that it blends in flawlessly with your smile. Wondering if you have a cavity? Here are some of the most common signs:
- Brown or Black Staining on Tooth
- Mild to Sharp Pain when Exposed to Hot/Cold Food & Drinks
- Pain when Biting Down
- Throbbing Toothache
- Visible Holes or Pits on Chewing Surface of Teeth
- Tooth Sensitivity Visible Holes or Pits on Chewing Surface of Teeth

Dental Crowns
Crowns (also known as dental caps) are used for replacing missing teeth, supporting a compromised tooth, and more. They function and look just like your natural teeth, so no one (even you) can tell the difference. Crowns can be used to treat:
- Broken or Cracked Teeth
- Misshapen Teeth
- Missing Teeth as Part of Bridges
- Severely Discolored Teeth
- Weakened Teeth After Root Canal Therapy

Dental Bridges
Dental bridges can replace a row of missing teeth. As their name suggests, they bridge that gap and prevent your other teeth from shifting into the space left behind. Bridges are a dental appliance with a row of false—but natural-looking—teeth that we anchor to your existing teeth. In addition to their other benefits, bridges are also known to be one of the most cost-effective tooth replacement options. Bridges are a simple, affordable way to complete your smile. The bridges process takes place in multiple phases:
- We’ll prepare your teeth on either side of the gap by removing some enamel and then we’ll take impressions.
- Our team will send the impressions along with a 3D model of your bridge to an off-site lab.
- At the lab, they’ll fabricate your custom bridge to perfectly match the 3D model.
- They’ll send the bridge to us and we’ll bond the crowns on the ends of the bridge to the prepared teeth.
- After your bridge is in place, we’ll check the fit and your bite and make any additional adjustments.

Full & Partial Dentures
Dentures are a great way to restore your smile if you’re missing several or all of your teeth. We custom-design a dental prosthesis that’s made up of false teeth attached to a gum-colored material. Dentures are held in place with extra-strength denture adhesives, and can also be snapped onto preexisting dental implants. With advancements in technology, dentures have never been more comfortable or easy to work with! Benefits of dentures include:
- Boost in Self-Confidence
- Cost-Effective Tooth Replacement Option
- Easy to Maintain
- Improved Quality of Life: Eat & Talk with Ease

Root Canal Therapy
If your tooth is decayed, infected, or severely damaged, our root canal therapy services help save your natural tooth and alleviate pain. While root canal therapy may sound intimidating, it’s actually nothing to fear. Root canals are a safe and quick procedure where we remove the damaged pulp from the tooth and seal it to prevent infection. One of the many perks of root canal therapy is that it gives us the opportunity to preserve your natural tooth and prevent the need for an extraction. The root canal process is a simple procedure that includes:
- Dr. Jadeja will thoroughly numb the area around the tooth and administer any necessary sedation.
- Then, she’ll make a small entry point in the top of the tooth.
- Using this entry point, Dr. Jadeja will remove the damaged pulp from the tooth’s canals.
- After all of the pulp is removed, she will disinfect the area and fill in the canals with a material called gutta percha.
- Once the tooth is disinfected and the gutta percha is in place, She will seal off the entry point and place a dental crown for additional support if needed.

Tooth Extractions
We take a conservative approach to dentistry, which means that we always strive to preserve your natural teeth. However, there are instances in which a tooth extraction is the best choice for your oral and overall health. Nervous about your extraction? Don’t worry, we provide oral conscious sedation to help you feel relaxed and comfortable while we work to get you back to better health. After your extraction, we’ll go over your tooth replacement options, such as crowns, dentures, and bridges, so that you don’t have to deal with gaps in your smile!
What are our restorative treatment options?
Several factors can compromise your teeth. Injuries, decay, natural wear, and teeth grinding (bruxism) are some reasons you may have damaged or missing teeth. Damaged teeth diminish oral function and confidence, and the condition worsens without treatment.
Rebuild, refresh, and rejuvenate your smile with the restorative options below.
- Dental fillings: Remember old silver-colored fillings? You’ll be pleased to discover amalgams are a thing of the past. Our office uses tooth-colored (composites) to repair tooth decay and minor damage. Composite fillings are discreet, durable, and conservative. Once we restore your tooth, you won’t know it’s there.
- Dental crowns: Dental crowns repair tooth damage that’s too pronounced for a typical filling. A dental cap envelopes the entire portion visible above the gum line to restore its health and appearance. Our dentist designs and places high-quality dental crowns to achieve superior aesthetics and snug fit.
- Root canals: Do you have a damaged or infected tooth? In the past, extraction was the best alternative to restore oral health. However, now we have a minimally invasive treatment to save your natural tooth. Root canal treatment (RCT) removes the deep infection and restores your tooth to maintain its function and appearance.
- Dental implants: So, you have lost one or multiple teeth. What’s next? Dental implants in Salem, Oregon, are the next best thing to natural teeth. Implants are surgically inserted in the jawbone to provide ultimate stability and comfort when eating or smiling. Our dental implant services are versatile—they can replace one, two, or all teeth in your mouth.
- Dentures are an economical and minimally invasive tooth replacement option. They can replace one tooth or an entire arch of missing teeth. Unlike dentures you saw your grandma wear, modern dentures are made with state-of-the-art materials and precision skills to offer natural, comfortable outcomes.
- Bridges: If you have a few missing teeth in a row, bridges are a conservative and stable option to fill the gaps. A bridge is a custom-made prosthetic device anchored by natural teeth or implants on either side of the edentulous gap.
It’s never too late to restore a damaged smile, but catching problems early is much more affordable and easier. That’s why we prioritize preventive dentistry in our practice. We aim to help you avoid dental issues rather than treat them afterward.
Why does restorative dentistry matter?
Restorative dentistry ensures your teeth and gums stay healthy for the long haul. Here are reasons you need restorative dentistry.
- Enhanced aesthetics
- Restored oral function
- Preserves natural teeth
- Prevents further damage
- Enhanced confidence and quality of life
Do you need restorative dentistry?
Do you have a missing or damaged tooth? We can help you regain your oral function and aesthetics with restorative dentistry. Call (503) 877-1626 to reserve an appointment with White Sage Dentistry. Soon, you’ll eat all your favorite foods comfortably—without pain or sensitivity.