Onlays are used to restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original condition. Dental onlays (and inlays) can actually strengthen your tooth and are considered a conservative approach to restorative dental procedures since it doesn’t involve any removal of healthy tooth structure like a dental crown may. What is an Onlay?Onlays are a great dental prosthetic that helps restore and preserve tooth structure. They are fabricated in a laboratory and fit inside and over a tooth, similar to a piece in a jigsaw puzzle, fitting snugly in all the right grooves and crevices. Dentists call onlays an “indirect filling” because they are not molded into place during your visit with the dentist; it is pre-formed in a lab. That is why this type of restorative dental procedure takes at least two appointments.Benefits of Dental OnlaysDental onlays can close spaces between teeth where food gets stuck. They also provide other great benefits when looking for a restorative option, including:Restorative dentistry aims to bring back your smile and dental health. You may want to have dental restorations to regain your youthful appearance. But by getting this treatment, your dental health can improve. Here are the details on how restorative dentistry can make your dental health better.A general dentist will examine the patient’s teeth, gums,…
There's no reason to struggle with pain or an incomplete smile. Seek restorative dentistry options today.Restorative dentistry allows us to restore damage to teeth including teeth that are knocked out, cracked, chipped, broken and more. We will restore your teeth to a functional and natural-looking state.Restorative DentistryAt Roderick A. Garcia, DMD PC in Albuquerque, we…
Dental restoration is more common now than it ever was before. Patients can walk in and out of the dental office and, within an hour, are back to their lives like nothing ever happened. Dental procedures are not painful, and they cause much less stress and anxiety on the patient. Dental procedures can relieve our pain…
Dental rehabilitation can be an ideal way to restore the health of your entire mouth (teeth, gums, jaw, etc.) in a minimally invasive treatment process. Every dental rehabilitation includes a personalized treatment plan that involves procedures that best benefit your needs and treatment preferences. Dental crowns are often a part of a dental rehabilitation plan. The…
Adjusting to new dentures can involve several changes to a person's routine. One thing that should stay the same, however, is regular dentist appointments. Here is what a new patient needs to know about the importance of dentist appointments and how often he or she needs to visit the dentist after receiving dentures.One commonly asked…
In addition to recognizing the new person in the mirror, adjusting to new dentures requires changing some of a person’s former eating habits. Having a full set of great-looking teeth can give one’s confidence a significant boost, but after spending a considerable amount of time without teeth, it can take a little while to learn…