Blog - Inlays and Onlays

Almost ninety percent of people will develop at least one cavity at some point in their lives, meaning that they will need a filling to protect the tooth from further decay and damage. While most cavities develop on the chewing surface of the tooth, it is also possible to develop cavities on the front, back, and side of the tooth ...

What is the difference between an onlay, and a crown? 

Onlays, and crowns are different ways to replace missing or broken tooth structure. How a dentist chooses between which restoration depends on how many teeth you are trying to replace.  An onlay covers only portion of a tooth, and removes minimal tooth structure. Onlays are generally a more conservative ...

One of the biggest controversies in dentistry over the past 10 years has been whether or not silver fillings (dental amalgams) are harmful to your body.  Silver fillings have been used for over 100 years.  However, since they do contain small amounts of mercury, many patients are afraid of mercury poison.  In August of 2009, the American Dental Association released ...