Restorative Care
Fillings
What is a cavity and why do I need a filling?
A cavity is a hole that is left in your tooth after the bacteria destroys part of the tooth. The bacteria will lay within the cavity and will need to be removed and filled with a filling. If left untreated, your tooth will continue to decay and cause serious infections that can spread to other areas of your mouth. Getting this cavity filled and taken care of early on can prevent further complications and eliminate the need to extract the tooth.
What to expect?
We will numb the area around the tooth/teeth that need to be treated. We’ll then use a tiny drill to remove the decay from the affected tooth.
After removing the decay, we we’ll restore the tooth by filling the cavity with a resin material, using a special bond composite to adhere it in place. After this is done, we’ll ensure that the filling is properly adjusted to fit your bite so you don’t notice it!
Crowns
What is a crown?
A crown is a cap made of ceramic or other metal that fits on top of your tooth. Both options will treat the issue at hand, but you can rest assured that we’ll walk you through the options you have.
Most ceramic caps are made of a material that is actually stronger than your natural tooth. If you choose the ceramic cap, we can also chose a custom shade that will match your teeth, so it will blend in perfectly when you smile.
Why do a crown?
A tooth can become weakened over time due to repeated cavities and fillings, root canals, fractures, and/or other issues. To protect the tooth in the long run and prevent the need for future extraction, your dentist may recommend putting a crown on instead of filling the tooth.