Whether you're dealing with a cracked tooth, a missing molar, or a smile that's been slowly falling apart Dr. Uttma Dham and the team at Westside Dental Centre are here to fix it. With advanced technology, in-house fabrication, and over 20 years of experience, we restore smiles that patients thought were beyond saving.
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WHAT IS RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY?
What Is Restorative Dentistry And Who Actually Needs It?
Restorative dentistry is exactly what it sounds like: dentistry that restores. It covers every treatment designed to repair, rebuild, or replace teeth that have been damaged, decayed, broken, or lost so your mouth works the way it's supposed to, looks the way you want it to, and stays healthy for the long term.
The range is wide. Restorative dentistry can be as simple as placing a single filling on a small cavity, or as comprehensive as rebuilding an entire mouth that has suffered years of decay, wear, or tooth loss. Most patients fall somewhere in between needing one or two restorations to get their oral health back on track.
What makes restorative dentistry at Westside Dental Centre different is that almost everything happens under one roof. Dr. Dham doesn't send you to three different specialists for three different problems. She handles crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, full-mouth restoration, and more in one office, with one care team that actually knows you. That continuity of care matters more than most people realise. If your teeth aren't working the way they should or if you've been putting off dealing with a problem because you're not sure where to start, this page is for you.
SIGNS YOU MAY NEED RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Signs It's Time to See a Restorative Dentist Don't Keep Putting It Off
Dental problems rarely fix themselves. In fact, almost every dental issue gets more complicated and more expensive the longer it goes untreated. If any of the following sound familiar, it's time to come in
You don't have to be in pain to benefit from restorative dentistry. Many patients come to us not because something hurts but because something isn't right, and they know it. Dr. Dham will give you an honest assessment of where things stand and what your options actually are.
OUR RESTORATIVE SERVICES
Full Range of Restorative Treatments All Under One Roof in Plantation
At Westside Dental Centre, we offer a complete menu of restorative treatments from single-tooth repairs to full-mouth rebuilds. Here's what we do and what each treatment is designed to fix.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth restoring its shape, strength, and appearance completely. At Westside Dental Centre, we design and mill crowns in-house using CAD/CAM technology. That means same-day crowns in most cases, no temporaries, no second visit, no waiting weeks for a lab. Crowns are used for: teeth after root canal treatment, severely cracked or broken teeth, teeth too decayed for a filling, and to anchor a dental bridge.
A dental bridge literally bridges the gap left by a missing tooth or teeth. It uses the teeth on either side of the gap as anchors, with a custom-made false tooth (or teeth) in between. Bridges restore your ability to chew properly, prevent neighbouring teeth from shifting, and bring back the appearance of a complete smile. Bridges are a strong, proven option for patients who are missing one to three adjacent teeth and have healthy teeth on either side to support the bridge
Modern dentures are nothing like what your grandparents wore. Custom-fitted full and partial dentures today are designed to look natural, fit comfortably, and stay stable throughout the day. We take detailed impressions and work closely with each patient to ensure the fit, shade, and shape feel right before we finalise anything.
Dental implants are the closest thing modern dentistry has to a real tooth. A titanium post is placed into the jawbone, where it fuses over time and acts as an artificial root. A custom crown is then attached on top giving you a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions exactly like the real thing.
For patients whose entire smile needs rebuilding due to years of decay, trauma, severe wear, or multiple missing teeth, full mouth restoration combines multiple restorative treatments into a single, coordinated care plan.
Healthy teeth need healthy gums. Gum disease (periodontal disease) is one of the most common causes of tooth loss in adults and one of the most under-treated. We offer scaling and root planing, deep cleaning, and laser-assisted gum treatment using the Fotona laser to address gum disease at every stage.
OUR TECHNOLOGY & APPROACH
How We Do Restorative Dentistry Differently at Westside Dental Centre
Restorative dentistry is only as good as the diagnosis behind it and the precision of the work itself. This is where our investment in technology makes a real difference for patients.
CT 3D Imaging Before placing an implant, designing a crown, or planning a full-mouth restoration, Dr. Dham uses cone beam CT scanning to get a complete 3D picture of your teeth, bone structure, and jaw. This level of detail eliminates guesswork entirely and allows treatment to be planned with exceptional precision.
In-House CAD/CAM Crown Milling Most dental offices send crown impressions to an external lab and ask you to wait two to three weeks. We design and mill crowns right here in our Plantation office. That means same-day crowns that fit beautifully and require only one appointment.
Pearl AI Diagnostics Our Pearl AI system analyses your X-rays and identifies decay, bone loss, and other issues that can be easy to miss on a standard X-ray. Earlier detection means simpler, less invasive treatment and lower cost for you.
Fotona Laser For restorative procedures that involve gum tissue such as crown lengthening or periodontal therapy we use the Fotona laser instead of traditional surgical tools. Less invasive, faster healing, and significantly more comfortable.
Digital Impressions Gone are the days of uncomfortable putty moulds. We use digital intraoral scanners to capture precise 3D models of your teeth faster, more accurately, and far more comfortable for you.
DR. DHAM'S RESTORATIVE PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Dham's Approach Conservative, Honest, and Built Around You
Restorative dentistry done well isn't about doing the most. It's about doing what's right and knowing the difference.
Dr. Dham's approach to restorative treatment starts with one principle: preserve what's healthy. She will never recommend a more aggressive or more expensive treatment than your situation genuinely calls for. If a tooth can be saved with a filling rather than a crown, she'll save it with a filling. If a crown is what's truly needed, she'll explain exactly why in plain language, without pressure.
Every restorative plan at Westside Dental Centre is built around your goals, your health, and your life not a script. Some patients want everything fixed at once. Others need a phased plan spread over several months. Dr. Dham works with both, and everything in between.
She also understands that for many patients, restorative dentistry carries emotional weight years of avoiding the dentist, embarrassment about their teeth, or anxiety about what they're going to be told. Her approach in the consultation room is the same as in the dental chair: patient, clear, and genuinely kind.
Not Sure Where to Start? That's Exactly What the Consultation Is For.
Many of our restorative patients come in not knowing what they need — just knowing that something needs to change. Dr. Dham will examine your teeth, explain what she finds, walk you through your options, and give you a clear, honest treatment plan. No pressure. No surprises
Your First Restorative Consultation at Westside Dental Centre — What Happens
We know that walking into a dental office for a restorative consultation especially if it's been a while can feel like a big step. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you arrive.
Arrival & Welcome You'll be greeted by our front desk team and asked to complete some brief paperwork if you're a new patient. Come 10–15 minutes early so we have time to get everything set up before your appointment starts.
Examination & Imaging Dr. Dham will perform a comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw. Digital X-rays and CBCT scanning are taken as needed to give us the full picture. Pearl AI diagnostics help identify anything that might be easy to miss.
Honest Diagnosis Dr. Dham will sit down with you and explain exactly what she found clearly, without jargon, and without pressure. She'll walk you through the areas that need attention, the options available for each, and what she genuinely recommends and why.
Your Treatment Plan You'll receive a written treatment plan with full, transparent pricing before you agree to anything. If your case benefits from a phased approach, we'll map that out clearly so you know what to expect and when.
Your Questions, Answered Before you leave, every question you have gets answered. We don't rush you out of the door. You should feel completely clear on your situation and your options before you go.
Why Plantation Patients Trust Westside Dental Centre for Restorative Dentistry
Everything Under One Roof Crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, gum treatment, TMJ care all handled in-house by Dr. Dham and her team. No referrals to unfamiliar specialists. No bouncing between offices. Your care stays consistent, coordinated, and convenient.
Always Every treatment plan comes with full pricing in writing before you commit to anything. We work with a wide range of insurance plans and will always tell you what's covered, what isn't, and what your out-of-pocket cost will be.
Dr. Dham has been treating restorative cases in Plantation for over two decades. She's handled everything from simple single-tooth repairs to complex full-mouth rebuilds. That depth of experience means your case — whatever it is is in capable hands.
CT imaging, in-house crown milling, Pearl AI diagnostics, Fotona laser, digital scanners The technology at Westside Dental Centre is what you'd expect from a specialist's office, available right here in Plantation for general restorative care.
Dr. Dham takes time with every patient. She remembers your name, understands your concerns, and builds your treatment plan around your life, not a one-size-fits-all approach. That's rare, and our patients notice.
FAQ’S
Straight Answers to the Questions We Hear Most
If you have a broken, cracked, decayed, or missing tooth you need restorative dentistry. If your bite feels off, your old crown or denture no longer fits well, or you've been experiencing jaw pain or unexplained sensitivity come in for an exam. Dr. Dham will tell you honestly what she finds.
Not exactly though there's often overlap. Restorative dentistry focuses on function and health: repairing or replacing teeth so your mouth works properly. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on appearance. Many restorative treatments like crowns, bridges, and implants — also improve the look of your smile significantly, so the two often go hand in hand.
It depends entirely on what's needed. A single crown can be completed in one day. A full-mouth restoration may take several appointments spread over weeks or months. During your consultation, Dr. Dham will give you a clear timeline based on your specific treatment plan.
No not with proper anaesthesia. Every procedure is done with the area fully numbed. If you have significant dental anxiety, we offer sedation options including nitrous oxide and oral sedation to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Cost varies widely depending on what's needed, a filling costs very differently from an implant or a full-mouth restoration. What we always provide is a written treatment plan with full pricing before you agree to anything. We accept a wide range of insurance plans and will go through your coverage with you in detail before treatment begins.
Yes, that's one of the things that sets Westside Dental Centre apart. Crowns, implants, dentures, gum treatment, TMJ care we handle all of it in-house. You won't be sent elsewhere for the work we're capable of doing here.
Dental problems left untreated almost always get worse. A cracked tooth becomes a broken tooth. A small cavity becomes a root canal. A missing tooth causes neighbouring teeth to drift and bone to deteriorate. Early treatment is almost always simpler and less expensive than delayed treatment.
We work with a wide range of insurance providers and can discuss financing options for larger treatment plans. Call our office and we'll go through what's available for your specific situation.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
What Our Patients Say About Westside Dental Centre
Real patients. Real results. Here's what families across Plantation and South Florida say about their care at Westside Dental Centre.
Dr. Dham and staff have been gentle, careful, and empathetic with minimum discomfort for the work needed. Always had best visits and experience so far, and have received excellent dental care. Best result received. Won't look any further. From the front desk, to assistants, to doctors, all are top patient.
At Westside Dental Centre the level of work ethic is unparalleled. Doctor Uttma will instantly make you feel at ease in her office. Her knowledge in her field is exceptional. She can work real magic with your smile. I highly recommend it.
I really appreciated all of the transparency with billing they presented detailed cost breakdowns of any and all care in writing. It is very obvious that everyone at Westside Dental enjoys what they do and works hard to make this a great place to receive dental care.
Westside Dental is the place to go if you want personal, caring attention from your dentist. Doctor Dham was most helpful in follow-up conversations after a procedure that created questions in my mind. The office staff is also most helpful and takes personal interest in me as a patient. You can't go wrong with Westside Dental.
Ready to Restore Your Smile? Book Your Consultation in Plantation Today
Whatever your situation, one broken tooth or a complete smile rebuild the first step is the same: come in, let Dr. Dham take a look, and get a clear, honest picture of where things stand and what your options are.
No pressure. No surprises. Just real answers and a care plan built around you. Dr. Dham and the team at Westside Dental Centre are accepting new patients, and we can often get you in the same day.
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