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Smile Restorations

New Smiles Created Here! Rejuvenate your look with smile restorations. Most people have some sort of imperfection in their smile which they'd want to have fixed if given the chance. Some people, more than others. That's just how it goes. Everyone's mouth is different, and everyone is at a different stage of their journey toward better dental health! So, if you are interested in learning about your options for smile restorations, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Call our office at (916) 483-5900. [...]

By |2023-02-14T08:00:59-08:00February 14, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

Inlays and Onlays for Your Teeth

To Repair Damage and Restore Function Inlays and Onlays help your teeth look and perform their best! Inlays and onlays are both dental restorations to repair damaged teeth or larger cavities. They are often the best choice when chewing teeth (molars or bicuspids) that already have a filling experience more decay in the affected area. The main difference between an inlay and onlay is the portion of the tooth they restore. An inlay lies within the cusps of the tooth, while an onlay replaces [...]

By |2021-04-27T08:00:38-07:00April 27, 2021|Restorative Dentistry|

Inlays, Onlays, & Crowns

What is the difference between Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns? They all strengthen and repair a damaged tooth, but generally, the type of restoration we use is determined by the extent of the damage. Inlays - Inlays are used when a cavity has grown too big to be treated with a traditional filling. Made of porcelain and milled to perfectly fit your tooth, the inlay lies within the cusps of the tooth's chewing surface. Onlay - Onlays are usually slightly larger and encompass some portion [...]

By |2019-12-17T08:00:14-08:00December 17, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Ouch! Why am I Wincing?

A sudden, sharp pain when you bite—that's seemingly out of nowhere? Most likely, it's a cracked tooth. Even a hairline fracture in a cavity-free molar can make the most hardy of us sit up and take notice. When you're visited by this kind of bite-down pain, get to the dentist quick. Most cracks are superficial, affecting only part of the crown, but others are more significant and traverse the tooth deeply enough to expose root structure. The simpler "and more common" fractures that affect [...]

By |2016-10-18T00:00:35-07:00October 18, 2016|Restorative Dentistry|