When parts of your tooth have been lost to decay, we can literally fill in the empty space with carefully chosen materials – hence the name “fillings.” Since traditional metal fillings can be seen all too easily whenever you talk or laugh, we can offer tooth-colored composite fillings that have been perfectly color-matched to your enamel. This type of filling is actually better for the tooth overall because we don’t have to remove any natural enamel to place it.
For teeth that are too badly damaged or decayed for a simple filling, we offer a variety of dental crowns. You can get a traditional gold crown if you’d like, but for those looking for a more natural-looking solution, porcelain, zirconia, and Emax crowns are also available. Emax crowns are considered to be particularly aesthetically pleasing and realistic-looking, while porcelain and zirconia crowns are known for being incredibly strong in addition and aesthetically pleasing.
We have good news for any patient that wasn’t looking forward to having to wear a temporary restoration for several weeks while waiting for their permanent crown. Our E4D system allows us to digitally scan your tooth so that it can be milled out of a block of porcelain, right here in our dental office. This means that we can prepare your tooth and place the final restoration all in the same day – no long waits or return visits required!
Call 630-655-8781 or request an appointment online to set up your first visit. We’ll be in touch soon.