65 Wall St, Albertville, AL

Inlays/Onlays

Albertville and Guntersville, Alabama

What is an inlay/onlay?

An inlay or onlay procedure uses either a composite material or porcelain to repair a tooth. Sometimes, damage to a tooth is too far gone for a filling, yet a dental crown would be too invasive. An inlay involves repairing only the chewing surface of a tooth. An onlay is more extensive, involving the cusps (bumps) of a tooth. Both procedures are entirely natural looking since the material used is tooth-colored.

Benefits of an inlay or onlay

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Inlays and onlays are a non-invasive, metal-free option to repair a tooth. Wall Street Dentistry uses porcelain of exceptional quality to provide you with beautiful, long-lasting results. The results of the procedure will blend in nicely with the rest of your teeth.

Benefits include:
  • Maintains and helps restore structural integrity of a tooth
  • Prevents costly treatments down the road
  • Helps to preserve natural tooth structure, as opposed to a dental crown
  • Fabricated to be tooth-colored, providing you with beautiful results
  • Durable and long-lasting form of a restoration
  • Strengthens existing tooth structure

The procedure

Our inlays and onlays are made of porcelain, which provides a durable solution to your damaged tooth. During the procedure, the dentist will remove any unhealthy portions of your tooth, then, take an impression that will be sent to our dental lab. The lab will make the porcelain inlay or onlay to fit your tooth specifically. While your inlay or onlay is being fabricated, you will wear a temporary one that we make right in our office. You will return for a second visit in which the dentist will permanently bond the porcelain to your tooth, ensuring a smooth, even bite.

After the procedure

Once the procedure for your inlay or onlay is complete, caring for your teeth is easy. Continue practicing healthy oral hygiene habits of brushing and flossing daily, plus, visit the dentist routinely for your checkups and cleanings.

To schedule a consultation, contact Wall Street Dentistry today at (256) 878-0525. We welcome patients of Albertville, Boaz, and Guntersville, Alabama.

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