If your teeth are damaged from a cavity, you may be wondering how you can restore function to your teeth and how you can add support to your teeth. Inlays and onlays are a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can help restore your teeth once the damage has been done to them. Dr. Banafsheh Goujani and Dr. Robert Boff at Ramsey Family Dental in Ramsey, NJ, can explain what inlays and onlays are and how they can help your smile.
What Are Inlays and Onlays?
When you’re suffering from a cavity that’s focused in the middle of your tooth instead of around the edges, inlays from your dentist in Ramsey, NJ, can help stop further tooth decay from happening. This cosmetic dentistry procedure helps reinforce your tooth and provides the structure needed after the cavity is cleaned out and filled. Inlays can also help if you have a small fracture in your tooth and can provide the structure needed to keep your tooth strong and healthy.
Onlays are used to help strengthen teeth that have suffered more extensive damage that has spread to the biting surface. An inlay is used for a cavity more in the center of your tooth and an onlay can help protect the higher points of your tooth. Similar to an inlay, your dentist will clear out any of the damage done by your cavity and then will cover the tooth with a temporary onlay until your permanent onlay is created, about a week after your procedure.
Contact Your Dentist Today!
When your teeth are suffering from damage, cosmetic dentistry might be the best option to repair your teeth and keep your smile feeling healthy and strong! Contact Dr. Goujani and Dr. Boff at Ramsey Family Dental in Ramsey, NJ, to learn more about inlays and onlays and if they would benefit you! Call today at (201) 327-3060.