When Does a Tooth Need an Inlay or Onlay Instead of a Crown?
When a tooth has more damage than a typical filling can address, your dentist may discuss several restorative options. Depending on the tooth, those options can include a filling, inlay, onlay, or crown. That can lead to an understandable question: When might an inlay or onlay be used instead of a crown? There is no […]
What Happens If You Delay Replacing a Missing Tooth?
Losing a tooth can change more than the appearance of your smile. Even when the gap is toward the back of your mouth and is not easily visible, the missing tooth may affect how you chew, how nearby teeth are positioned, and how your bite functions over time. That does not mean every missing tooth […]