Restorations
Not just fillings, these are services that we can provide for teeth in order to bring them back to original function and appearance. Whether a tooth has been compromised by decay, an old filling that is breaking down, or perhaps just has an abnormal shape or colour, we have plenty of options that may be suitable.
Two teeth with old amalgam fillings and decay between the teeth
Both fillings and decayed areas replaced with composite resin (white) fillings
Crowns and Onlays
Crowns or onlays are required when so much original tooth is missing that a filling can’t be done properly.
Upper first molar (second tooth from the right) with decay around filling as well as fracture lines through the tooth
Tooth has had all-ceramic crown placed for better protection from future fracture. The filling on the tooth behind it (rightmost tooth) was also changed.
Veneers
Veneers can be placed to correct a number of problems, from colour discrepancies, chipping, malformed teeth, to minor alignment problems. Be careful here, veneers are not a panacea as they may be portrayed elsewhere. Like anything else, there is a proper time and place for veneers, and they should not be placed indiscriminately.
Discoloured right front tooth and poorly-matched crown on the left front tooth
Ceramic veneers and all-ceramic replacement crown for the front four teeth
Related Links
- Tooth decay: http://www.agd.org/public/OralHealthFacts /files/pdfgenerator.aspx?pdf=FS_ToothDecay.pdf&id=149738
- Dental amalgam fillings: http://www.agd.org/public/OralHealthFacts /files/pdfgenerator.aspx?pdf=FS_Amalgam.pdf&id=149738
- Crowns: http://www.agd.org/public/OralHealthFacts /files/pdfgenerator.aspx?pdf=FS_Crowns.pdf&id=149738