Five-plus dental restoration options to get you smiling again in Brookswood, BC

To keep you smiling confidently and comfortably 365 days a year, Dr. Harpreet Aulakh looks at the range of care available on the spectrum to her patients in metro Vancouver. The most conservative treatment is really no treatment at all; it is examining your teeth and gums regularly to detect minor problems before they progress to damage, such as tooth decay or gum disease. 

Dental restoration options in the Brookswood, BC, area at the office of Smile365 Dental in Langley are warranted, should you have some damage that cannot be addressed with hygiene adjustments alone. Yet, there is sufficient healthy structure present to rebuild the tooth in these situations. The level of damage to the natural tooth helps to determine the type of restoration that is recommended by Dr. Aulakh. These restorations also help to prevent the progression of decay or disease that ultimately results in the need for tooth replacement options. In these cases, there is not sufficient healthy structure present to prepare the tooth and rebuild around it, using the natural material as a foundation or base for the restoration.

We have listed some of the restoration options that may be suggested by Dr. Aulakh in order from the most to the least conservative:

• Bonding – While commonly considered a cosmetic procedure, dental bonding may also be used to protect teeth with minor damage, such as chips. The composite resin material is designed to look, feel, and function like natural tooth structure. Once prepared, it is applied directly to the damaged surface.
• Veneers – Known as indirect bonding, veneers are also widely considered to be a cosmetic treatment. However, these thin layers of porcelain may be used to cover gaps and other spacing issues, as well as signs of wear and stubborn discoloration. A small amount of enamel is removed to make room for the application of the veneer, which is fabricated in a lab to your specifications.
• Fillings – Teeth that are decayed may be restored to health and an attractive appearance with dental materials prepared and fabricated to fill in the cavity or area of decay.
• Inlays and onlays – Also known as indirect fillings and partial crowns, these restorations are appropriate for patients with decay that cannot be adequately treated with large fillings, yet the damage isn’t sufficiently extensive to warrant a full-coverage crown.
• Crowns – Made from a variety of dental materials, crowns restore and protect a badly decayed, broken, or otherwise damaged tooth. A crown may be the only way to save a natural tooth. The dental material is precisely placed over the prepared natural tooth, akin to how a crown or cap fits over a person’s head. In turn, the lab-made crown replaces the natural crown or part of the tooth that is white and visible above the gumline.

Do not go another day feeling less than your best. Get smiling 365 days a year with Dr. Aulakh’s range of restorative options. Call (604) 409-8660 to schedule your appointment at Smile365 Dental near Brookswood, BC, in Langley.