Invisalign, Crowns, Bridges and Dentures for North Carolina patients looking for a dentist in Winston Salem NC

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Winston-Salem Dental Care focuses on Sedation Dentistry, Dental Implants, Restorative and Cosmetic Procedures

Filling Choices	Implant Placement
Inlays and Onlays	Single Tooth Implant
Sealants	Multiple Tooth Implants
Crowns	Dentures
Fixed Bridge	Implant Supported Dentures

Inlays and Onlays

You can think of a dental inlay or onlay as being midway between a filling and a crown. Inlays or onlays are used when not enough tooth structure remains to support a filling, but the tooth is not so severely damaged that it needs a crown.

An inlay is similar to a filling, but it lies within the cusps (bumps) on the chewing surface of your tooth. An onlay is more extensive than an inlay and covers one or more cusps.

Inlays or onlays can be made of gold, composite resin (plastic) or ceramics. They can last for decades. However, how long they last depends on the material used, the teeth involved, the forces of chewing and how well the patient maintains them with good oral hygiene and regular visits to a dentist.

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Winston Salem Dental Care provides: Sedation Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dental Implants • Restorative Dental Work

LEGAL DISCLAIMER. For the purpose of illustrating the possibilities of today's dental procedures, this web site may include models and/or generic before and after smile case examples. These examples do not represent a certainty of case performance for any single individual. Individual before and after results will vary. Patients should consult with their dentist before making a final decision.