Inlays & Onlays Help You Keep A Healthy Smile For Life!
Everybody loves a big, bold smile. It projects confidence, beauty, and lights up a room. At Regal Oaks Dental, we advise taking preventive measures to preserve your smile, not just for looks but for functionality too. It’s essential to keep tooth decay at bay by brushing and flossing regularly and seeing us, your Charlotte dentist, for professional cleanings. But should you experience decay, inlays or onlays may be the right restorative option to keep you smiling.
What Are Inlays & Onlays?
These restorative options are used to fix damage caused by decay or trauma on premolars and molars. Like puzzle pieces, they are made to fit perfectly in the spot where the cavity once was. They address the unhealthy tooth structure while giving strength back to the tooth. Inlays and onlays are powerful tools in our arsenal to be able to take conservative action. Fillings are often the right option, but inlays and onlays are better when the damaged area is too large to support a filling.
Looking To Get Rid Of that Silver Filling?
Silver, or amalgam, fillings were more common before the introduction of white fillings. Now, most people don’t want them because they can be seen. They do the opposite of blend in! Porcelain inlays and onlays, on the other hand, are undetectable.
Get in touch with your dentist today for your no-obligation consultation! If you have silver fillings, we can talk about replacing them. Your smile should evoke happiness each time you look at it.