Gain the confidence to smile and speak in public with the knowledge that your teeth are in great condition, thanks to our caring dentists at Shea Dental. We are a full-service dental clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona offering inlays and onlays to patients living in and around the area. It is one of the cosmetic treatments we offer that address cavities or fractures due to blunt force trauma.
Don’t let the visible imperfections of your teeth people’s focus away from what you’re saying or presenting. People are pre-disposed to notice and fixate on the unnatural, and visibly chipped front teeth are examples of that. If you want to keep people’s focus on the things that matter or smile without feeling self-conscious, consider getting inlays and onlays from Shea Dental.
The dental community refers to them as “indirect fillings” because we fabricate the filling material outside the mouth, and then bond or attach it into the affected areas of the teeth. These procedures can take two sessions to complete.
When the procedure for dental inlays and onlays was in its infancy, dentists could only use gold to fill in tooth imperfections because the material was durable and lasting. Today, however, we can also administer ceramic and porcelain, which have the same long-lasting properties as gold but are the better option in terms of aesthetics; they match the color and texture of real teeth, giving patients a natural-looking restoration.
More than improving your smile, however, inlays and onlays can increase the strength of your teeth. The material and bonding process can make your teeth stronger by 75%.
Inlays and onlays fill the gap—literally—between dental fillings and crowns.
In an ideal situation, we fill cavities and fractures with composite resin to restore the shape and strength of the teeth. Alternatively, we could cover the damaged surface of the teeth with a crown. Both procedures enable us to preserve as much of the natural teeth as possible and not resort to more complex treatments or surgery.
There are two situations, however, where neither fillings nor crowns are ideal solutions:
The cavity is too large that a dental filling won’t suffice (e.g., the fracture is shallow, wide, and on the biting surface, in which case resin could easily be dislodged).
The fracture is too small to merit a full crown, which is more suited for serious injuries that require tooth replacement.
Trust us to give an honest assessment about what your teeth needs. Don’t hesitate to get treated with inlays and onlays at our clinic in Scottsdale.
Untreated cavities and fractures can cause several problems:
Cavities, chips, and fractures are unsightly and can cause teeth discoloration. Food particles and tannins in drinks like coffee and wine could get caught in these jagged surfaces, leading to stains and deep yellowing.
Untreated cavities and fractures could become breeding sites for bacteria, which can cause halitosis (bad breath), advanced tooth decay, and pain.
Tooth decay and fractures compromise the integrity of the teeth in the same way that a damaged foundation can weaken an entire building structure. Furthermore, they can affect how you bite and limit the food you can eat.
The sharp sides and corners of chipped teeth could tear the delicate skin inside your mouth.
Treatments for damaged and decayed teeth are not just for aesthetics. They also benefit your health and boost your confidence.
Avoid hiding your smile. Make your teeth the way you want them to be by getting inlays and onlays at Shea Dental. Contact us for a quote and to schedule an appointment.
11111 N. Scottsdale Rd, Suite 120
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Scottsdale and Shea just 3 miles west of the 101
How to Reach Us
Office: (480) 998-3923
Fax: (480) 922-0864
Our Office Hours
Mo-Th: 8:00a-5:00p
Fr: 8:00a-12:00p
Sa-Su: closed