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Cosmetic Dentistry Directory Blog
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Why Choose Inlays or Onlays
It's nice that we have options when it comes to how our teeth can look. It is one thing to have good oral health, but it's entirely another when that oral health is combined by repairing teeth that have suffered a moderate amount of decay.
Two of those glorious dental advances are those of inlays or onlays. These are restorations that repair decay, as well as restore broken or fractured teeth. They are especially useful on teeth that are not damaged enough to require a dental crown. Inlays are used to treat teeth with damage on the top surface, while onlays are used to treat damage beyond the cusp of the tooth.
IN addition to correcting these dental issues, inlays and onlays can be made with natural looking composite resin or porcelain fillings. You can, and should, have your metal amalgam fillings replaced with these white fillings. No one will be able to tell that you have had work done on your teeth.
Benefits of Inlays and Onlays
- Virtually invisible if made with porcelain or composite resin
- Will not expand or contract with temperature fluctuations caused by hot or cold food like metal fillings, which can damage your teeth
- Strengthen teeth by up to 75 percent
- Dentists can conserve more of your natural tooth structure in this kind of procedure
- Durable material can last decades if taken care of properly
If you are looking to fix damage to your teeth caused by decay or injury, or would like to replace your metal fillings with something that looks better and is healthier for you, consider dental inlays or onlays.
Please contact the Cosmetic Dentistry Directory to find an experienced cosmetic dentist in your area.
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