Restorative Care

Metal-Free (Tooth-Coloured) Fillings

The standard in many dental practices today is to use completely metal-free fillings to treat cavities. These “tooth-coloured” fillings have supplanted the amalgam, metallic-looking fillings of the past, many of which contained small levels of mercury. Tooth-coloured fillings are composed of a durable composite resin material that can more easily blend in with the affected tooth’s natural colour, making it virtually unnoticeable. It can be used to fill cavities, replace old fillings, restore broken cusps of teeth, and to replace worn enamel.

Crowns and Bridges

Dental crowns are used to restore a tooth that would otherwise be in danger of breaking. Crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your smile. A crown is typically crafted from strong porcelain material and affixed to the affected tooth with a durable dental resin. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size and colour of the tooth, giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

A bridge is a fixed dental appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth. They are cemented in place using the surrounding teeth as support. Typically, a bridge consists of two crowns that go over the two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), to fill in the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A dental crown or bridge may be recommended to:

Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining
Cover a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth
Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment
Restore a fractured tooth
Attach a bridge
Cover a dental implant

If you have any questions regarding dental crowns or bridges, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office.

Dentures (Complete and Partial)

For patients who are not candidates for dental implants and for those who desire other options for missing teeth replacement, complete or partial dentures may be the ideal option. A complete set of dentures can be performed for patients who are missing all of their teeth. This option utilizes an oral appliance affixed with natural-looking artificial teeth. It is custom-designed for the best possible fit and appearance. In addition to helping with chewing and speaking, a complete set of dentures can create a fuller profile of the face, which can have an effect on one’s overall appearance.

Partial dentures can be an option for patients who are missing multiple teeth in certain areas of the mouth. In most cases, they are designed to fill large spaces between existing teeth. They can also be created to cover an entire section of the mouth. Custom-designed partial dentures are removable, with results that can look and feel very natural.