Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry in Edwardsville, Illinois
Judgment-free Restorative Care for Comfortable, Functional Smiles
- Damaged teeth regain strength and function for easier eating and speaking
- Multiple missing teeth can be replaced with CEREC same-day bridges
- Complex smile needs come together through one comprehensive treatment plan
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Real Smiles, Real People, Real Change
Some things you have to see to believe, like the look on someone’s face when they spot their new smile for the first time. Watch our patients share, in their own words, what their experience was really like and how it changed the way they smile.
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Repairing damaged smiles
What Is Restorative Dentistry?
Restorative dentistry is the process of repairing or replacing teeth affected by decay, damage, infection, or tooth loss. Care may include fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, root canal therapy, dental implants, dentures, or full-arch implants. Depending on the procedure, materials are placed within a tooth, over its remaining structure, between neighboring teeth, or into the jawbone to rebuild missing tooth structure or replace teeth.
- Includes fillings, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and root canals.
- CEREC crowns and bridges are fabricated in-house from durable materials.
- Implant placement uses cone beam imaging and a surgical guide.
Services We Offer
Restorative Dentistry Services We Offer
When damage, decay, or missing teeth affects daily life, this range gives you practical ways to rebuild comfort, function, and confidence. We tailor restorative care to your needs, combining options such as crowns, bridges, bonding, root canal therapy, and tooth replacement.
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For an infected tooth, root canal treatment can address the infection while preserving the tooth, supporting comfortable chewing and helping protect your overall smile.
Broken or missing teeth can make eating difficult. Crowns and bridges restore tooth shape and replace missing teeth, helping you speak and chew more comfortably.
Small chips, cracks, gaps, and sensitive exposed roots at the gumline can be improved with tooth-colored bonding that restores appearance and helps protect the tooth.
Need a restored tooth without multiple appointments? Same-day CEREC crowns are designed to restore damaged teeth efficiently while blending naturally with your smile.
When a tooth is worn, broken, misshapen, or discolored, a crown restoration can rebuild its shape, strength, and natural-looking appearance.
Missing several teeth can affect meals and confidence; dentures and partials help complete your smile with an option tailored to your needs.
Restore More Than Teeth
Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
When dental damage affects your daily life, restorative dentistry can help you move from managing ongoing concerns to feeling more in control of your care. A comprehensive plan connects your priorities with the health and function of your smile, so each next step has a clear purpose. You gain a more complete path forward, shaped around what matters most to you.
Enjoy Meals with More Comfort
You can return to favorite foods with greater comfort when damaged, missing, or misaligned teeth no longer interfere with chewing. Everyday meals can feel more natural, helping you enjoy time at the table with less hesitation.
Speak and Smile with Confidence
A healthier, more complete smile can help you feel comfortable speaking, laughing, and meeting people. Whether you are sharing ideas at work or enjoying time with friends, you can interact with less self-consciousness.
Support Stronger Overall Wellness
Restoring your oral health can make it easier to enjoy nutritious foods and care for your smile each day. Addressing decay and structural concerns also supports a healthier mouth and contributes to your overall well-being.
Feel at Ease in Daily Moments
When your teeth function more comfortably, routine activities can feel less demanding. You may find it easier to eat, speak, and care for your smile, allowing more energy for family, work, and the moments you value.
Move Forward with Less Worry
Restorative dentistry can bring clarity when several dental concerns affect your comfort or confidence. Understanding your options helps you make informed choices and move toward a smile that feels more secure in everyday life.
Protect Your Quality of Life
A restored smile can support comfortable eating, clear speech, and greater confidence over time. By addressing concerns that affect your teeth and bite, you can enjoy more freedom in daily routines and social moments.
Move Forward with a Healthier, More Functional Smile and Renewed Confidence
More ways forward
Is Restorative Dentistry right for you?
Wondering whether restorative care fits your needs is common. Use the signs below as a starting point, then let our judgment-free team listen to your concerns and help you understand which options may support your smile’s comfort, function, and confidence.
Restoring everyday comfort
When damage or dental problems make eating, speaking, or smiling harder, restorative dentistry can bring options together, including CEREC same-day crowns made in-house. You can explore a plan shaped around your oral health, goals, and routine.
Rebuilding a failing smile
A smile affected by several concerns may need a coordinated plan. You can discuss restorative dentistry when your goals include improving how your teeth work, look, and feel together.
Returning after delayed care
If dental care has felt overwhelming, judgment-free support matters. Restorative dentistry gives you space to talk through your concerns and consider a practical path toward healthier, more comfortable daily life.
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
Wondering whether you qualify is completely normal, especially when your dental history feels complicated. Read through these everyday moments and notice which ones feel familiar; recognizing yourself here can be a useful first step toward a clearer conversation.
- You keep putting off the dental appointment you planned
- Cold drinks or hot foods make one side hurt
- Brushing reveals bleeding gums or a tender spot
- A chipped or worn tooth keeps catching your eye
- You have tolerated the same toothache for weeks
- Meetings feel easier when you stop hiding your smile
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Before and After Results
Natural Results That Build Confidence
From small refinements to full-mouth restoration, these results show what careful planning and years of hands-on work can do. The smiles look balanced and natural, and the patients behind them left with stronger chewing, easier meals, and real confidence in how they look.
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Years Combined Experience
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Treatment timeline
The Restorative Dentistry Procedure in Three Steps
Restorative dentistry becomes more manageable when your options are clearly explained. We look at the health, function, and appearance of your smile, then help you understand how different procedures may fit together. That clarity gives you a more confident path toward eating, speaking, and smiling comfortably.
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Evaluation and Planning
Your appointment begins with a conversation about missing, damaged, or uncomfortable teeth and the changes you hope to make. We review your oral health and discuss procedures that may fit your needs, such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants, or dentures. You have time to ask questions and understand your personalized plan.
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Restorative Care
Your care moves forward according to the plan you choose. Restorative procedures may repair damaged teeth, replace missing teeth, address infection, or rebuild support for an implant. Depending on your needs, your plan may combine several services. We explain each part clearly, while comfort-focused care helps you feel prepared throughout your appointment.
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A Stronger, Complete Smile
Healing and follow-up depend on the restorative procedures involved, and we guide you through what comes next. As your smile is restored, everyday activities can feel more comfortable and natural. You leave with a clearer path toward enjoying favorite foods, speaking with ease, and sharing your smile with confidence.
Your Restored Smile in Everyday Moments
Smile Advantage Plan
Preventive Care Without the Premiums
Dental insurance is not the only way to stay on top of your teeth. Our Smile Advantage Plan covers your preventive care for one annual fee and takes 20% off everything else at our Edwardsville, IL, office. Pick the plan that matches your mouth rather than the one an insurance company assigned you.
Child Plan
For patients age 13 and younger
$
339
/year
- 2 routine cleanings each year
- 2 routine cleanings each year
- Digital x-rays and bitewings as needed
- 1 emergency visit, with exam and x-rays included
- Up to 2 fluoride treatments when indicated
- 20% off any additional treatment
Adult Plan
For healthy smiles needing regular care
$
389
/year
- 2 routine cleanings each year
- 2 full dental exams
- Digital x-rays and bitewings as needed
- 1 emergency visit, with exam and x-rays included
- Oral cancer screening
- 20% off any additional treatment
Gum Health Plan
For patients managing gum disease
$
689
/year
- 4 periodontal maintenance visits per year
- 2 full dental exams
- Digital x-rays and bitewings as needed
- 1 emergency visit, with exam and x-rays included
- Oral cancer screening
- 20% off any additional treatment
- $200 off a sleep apnea appliance
Cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments are provided as determined by your dentist. If periodontal infection is present, the Gum Health Plan may be required at an additional charge. The Smile Advantage Plan is a savings plan, not dental insurance. It cannot be combined with any other insurance and is valid only at our Edwardsville office; care from other providers and specialists is not included. Plan fees are subject to change. For complete details, see the Plan Agreement.
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One annual fee, no waiting period, and no claim forms. Your first cleaning can happen at your first visit.
Financing Options
Flexible Dental Financing That Fits Your Life
At Hite Family Dentistry, we offer flexible financing and in-house payment plans that make quality care easier to afford. You focus on your smile, and we’ll help take the stress out of paying for it.
Bite-sized payments, big smiles! Cherry Payment Plans offer easy-to-use financing options to make your dental care more accessible.
No credit score impact until you select a plan.
Streamline your dental care investment with Proceed Finance. Their flexible plans make achieving your smile goals easy and affordable.
No credit score impact until you select a plan.
Designed for everyday dental costs, with a quick check you can complete right at our front desk
No credit score impact until you select a plan.
CareCredit, a trusted healthcare financing option, offers convenient payment plans to fit your budget. Invest in your oral health with confidence.
No credit score impact until you select a plan.
Another route for spreading a larger treatment plan across fixed monthly payments over a longer term.
No credit score impact until you select a plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Restorative Dentistry FAQs
Restorative Dentistry can raise real questions about comfort, timing, cost, and which procedures fit your needs. We review your oral health, explain your options, and help you plan with confidence. Reach out to us with anything these answers do not cover.
What does Restorative Dentistry include?
Restorative Dentistry repairs or replaces teeth affected by damage, decay, infection, wear, or tooth loss. Your plan may include crowns, bridges, fillings, root canal therapy, dental implants, dentures, or full mouth reconstruction. We combine services when needed to restore function and appearance.
How much does Restorative Dentistry cost?
Costs vary because Restorative Dentistry can involve one procedure or a larger plan. We explain the recommended care, expected steps, and payment options available before treatment begins. Our team can also help you understand insurance and financing questions without pressure.
Will Restorative Dentistry be painful?
Comfort depends on the procedure and your individual needs. We numb treatment areas when appropriate and discuss sedation options for patients who feel anxious. Some procedures involve healing afterward, so we provide personalized instructions and explain what sensations to expect during recovery.
How long does Restorative Dentistry take?
A simple restoration may require one appointment, while extensive care can take several stages. CEREC crowns and bridges may be completed the same day, whereas dental implants include healing as the implant fuses with bone. We outline your expected timeline during planning.
Am I a good candidate for Restorative Dentistry?
Most people with damaged, infected, worn, or missing teeth have restorative options to discuss. We first assess your teeth, gums, bite, and overall oral health. If needed, we may recommend cleaning, fillings, root canal therapy, or bone grafting before reconstruction or tooth replacement.
What happens during a Restorative Dentistry appointment?
We begin by listening to your concerns and evaluating your oral health. Digital imaging may help us plan care, especially for dental implants. Then we explain suitable restorations, discuss what each step involves, and create a plan that reflects your needs, goals, and budget.
How long will my restorative results last?
Longevity depends on the restoration, your oral hygiene, daily habits, and the health of supporting teeth and gums. Crowns, bridges, and implants are designed for durable use, but they still need regular care. We will explain maintenance for your specific restoration.
What are my alternatives to Restorative Dentistry?
The alternatives depend on the problem and how advanced it is. A damaged tooth may need a filling, bonding, crown, or root canal, while missing teeth may be replaced with a bridge, denture, or implant. We compare appropriate choices before recommending care.
How do I care for my smile after restorative treatment?
Follow the care instructions we provide, keep up with cleanings and checkups, and maintain daily brushing and flossing. Avoid habits that can damage restorations, such as using teeth to open packages. Your routine will depend on the procedures included in your plan.
Can Restorative Dentistry address several dental problems at once?
Yes. Full mouth reconstruction combines restorative and, when appropriate, cosmetic procedures to address multiple concerns. Your plan may include crowns, bridges, implants, fillings, root canal therapy, or gum care. Dr. Hite first assesses your smile, then helps you choose practical options.
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Meet Our Doctors
Experienced Dentists Who Genuinely Love What They Do
At Hite Family Dentistry, we pair serious clinical skill with a warm, easygoing atmosphere. Our doctors focus on comfortable, patient-first care, with special attention to anyone who feels anxious about visiting the dentist.
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Dr. Hite brings a hands-on, detail-focused approach shaped by his early years in dental lab work. With advanced training in implants, endodontics, and soft-tissue laser dentistry, he loves using technology like same-day crowns and 3D printing to help you eat comfortably and smile with confidence. He’s a perfectionist with a good sense of humor.
Practicing since 2005, Dr. Kniffin has a special heart for patients who’ve avoided the dentist for years. She takes real pride in helping anxious patients complete treatment comfortably, often using sedation to ease the process. Inspired by her mother’s long medical career, she’s driven daily by the difference she can make in your life.

A 2024 graduate of SIU School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Blickhan brings a well-rounded background in biological sciences to her care. Her greatest passion is helping patients move past dental anxiety, turning nervous first visits into genuine confidence. A natural problem-solver, she pays close attention to the details that make your experience better.
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Our team takes the time to listen, plan carefully, and treat you like family from day one.
Our Patients Say It Best
Real Smiles From People We Treat Like Family
You’ll find that our patients describe more than great dental work; they talk about feeling heard, welcomed, and cared for like family. Their words reflect the comfortable, judgment-free experience we work to create at every single visit.
staff is always professional and make me feel like part of the family. always a pleasure coming in for work.
Brian Kauhl
4 days ago
Very professional and a one stop shop for all of your needs! Cutting edge procedures and high tech and current equipment
Bill Davison
5 days ago
Very professional and clean! Everyone I encountered was personable!
Linda Curless
5 days ago
My hygienist, Michelle, was very friendly. Good conversation. No cavities or fillings need replacing!
Kevin Wiese
5 days ago
They did a wonderful job forming my gums and my mouth is healthier and I’m much happier. I will let buy anyone who has any denture needs or dental needs. Please come see them. They will take care of you.
James Webb
6 days ago
Michelle is the best hygienist on the planet!I can’t say enough good things about Michelle at Hite Family Dental. My cleaning was extremely thorough and honestly the most comfortable one I’ve ever had. My teeth have never felt so good!What really set Michelle apart was her knowledge. She took the time to explain everything she was looking for and why it mattered, so I left feeling informed instead of just rushed through. She made me feel completely at ease and clearly takes pride in her work.If you’re looking for a hygienist who is skilled, kind, and genuinely cares about your oral health, ask for Michelle. I wouldn’t trust my teeth to anyone else. Highly recommend!
Steve Anderson
7 days ago
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Comfort and strength for your smile
Restoring Damaged or Missing Teeth Can Put Everyday Comfort and Confidence Within Reach
- Eat and speak comfortably with restored teeth
- Restore damaged teeth in one visit
- Replace missing teeth with anchored new teeth
