Dental Inlays and Onlays in Richardson, TX

A dental inlay or onlay can repair a damaged or decayed tooth when the amount of tooth structure involved requires less than full crown coverage. Used on molars and pre-molars, an inlay covers the indented middle of a tooth and onlays cover the rounded, upper edges of a tooth. Like dental fillings and crowns, onlays and inlays can be created using a variety of materials — metal, porcelain, and composite resin. Our board-certified dentists can help Richardson, TX patients understand fillings, crowns, onlays, and inlays before they make an informed decision about restoring their teeth at Smile Blvd Dental.

Inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide) is available for patients with dental anxieties. After you are comfortable and the tooth is numb, we will begin by cleaning out regions of decay. When the damaged tooth is cleaned, impressions will be produced from your tooth. We can use the impressions to design and mill your restoration with our in-office CEREC machine when the direct approach is indicated. In cases when the indirect approach is indicated, you will receive a temporary restoration for a short period while the permanent restoration is being fabricated. When your restoration is ready, we will carefully bond it to your tooth. We will polish the borders or adjust the fit so that your tooth is properly covered and feels smooth.

Following your appointment, you should be able to get back to your regular activities. Your dental inlay or onlay should be cleaned just like your own teeth using daily flossing and brushing. You need to schedule twice yearly dental examinations and cleanings at Smile Blvd Dental so we can evaluate the wear and health of the restoration. With proper maintenance, it should last for several years before it needs repairing or replacing.

Regardless of whether you get an onlay, inlay, tooth-colored filling, or crown, it is important to treat a damaged or decayed tooth before it turns into a debilitating and costly issue. Find out more about dental inlays and onlays by making an appointment at Smile Blvd Dental in Richardson, TX. Our staff can help revive your smile and oral health using the very best restoration for your needs.

Onlays and inlays are a common procedure for dental cavities and other damage, so they are generally paid in part by insurance. Our office can talk to your insurer to ascertain your particular policy coverage. During your consultative appointment, a member of our team at Smile Blvd Dental will discuss fees and payment methods we take, including low-cost dental financing.