Restoring Teeth
We offer highly aesthetic options including tooth colored fillings, porcelain inlays/onlays and crowns.
Restoring Teeth
We offer highly aesthetic options including tooth colored fillings, porelain inlays/onlays and crowns.
Teeth that are decaying, fractured, or misshapen may require restoration with a filling. The materials used for the filling will depend on the situation and desired aesthetics. At our office, we offer highly aesthetic options including tooth colored fillings, porcelain inlays/onlays, and crowns.
Composite Resin Fillings
Composite is a tooth-colored material used to fill the areas damaged by cavities. We remove the decay and pack the composite into the area, then bond it into place. The resin filling allows for a tight fit to the natural tooth. Some tooth-colored filling materials contain anti-cavity ingredients for areas that are difficult to clean or need additional protection.
Inlays and Onlays
For larger areas affected by a cavity, patients often choose porcelain inlays and onlays. They are a stronger alternative to a filling but more conservative for the tooth structure than a crown. The process includes removing the decay, digitally scanning the area, and using a CAD-CAM CEREC platform to make the restoration. Once milled, the restoration is bonded into place. This is an in-office service completed in one visit. Crown restorations are made in a similar process.
Silver Amalgam Restorations
In some circumstances, old amalgam restorations must be replaced. They can wear down, fracture, or leak and stain. Fortunately, silver fillings can safely be replaced with stronger tooth-colored restorations. We take great care to safely remove these old amalgams.
With our many durable restoration options, your teeth will look natural and be stronger.
Get in Touch Today
Phone: (540) 434-5702
Email: smiles@macgarrisondentistry.com
Address:
129 University Blvd Suite D
Harrisonburg, VA 22801