Fillings

Fillings are one of restorative dentistry’s most familiar, go-to solutions for fixing teeth that are damaged due to decay. It’s your East Cobb dentist’s way of restoring health and strength to your smile. How do you know if you need a filling? Your best bet is to call our office and schedule a consultation. We have the training and technology to detect dental problems like cavities quickly. We’ll scan your smile tooth by tooth to find anything that looks out of the ordinary. You’ll get a set of digital x-rays that will also help us to find any unwanted decay.

If we find that a filling would work best to fix your smile, there’s no reason to worry. We can quickly and effectively remove your decay before we fill your damaged tooth. Your tooth will be thoroughly cleaned, and then it’s time for either an amalgam or a tooth-colored composite filling. If you have cavities and want to talk, please schedule a visit with us today.

Porcelain Inlays & Onlays

There are times in restorative dentistry when a traditional filling won’t make sense as a viable solution for fixing tooth decay and deterioration. The damage is simply too substantial for a filling but not extensive enough to require a complete dental crown. When your East Cobb dentist is in this situation, they might turn to porcelain inlays and onlays to get the job done.

Sometimes you’ll hear both onlays and inlays referred to as a type of “indirect” filling. They get this name because of how they are made, which is outside of your mouth compared to traditional fillings, which are applied directly to your teeth. What’s the difference between an inlay and an only? It all depends on how it fits your tooth:

Inlays – Custom-fitted to sit within the cusps or points of your premolar and molar teeth
Onlays – Custom-fitted to sit atop your cusps or points of premolar and molar teeth

If you have questions about how inlays and onlays works, please ask!

Crowns & Bridges

When you have a tooth that is heavily damaged or decayed, it might be time to consider a conservative crown restoration. They’re effective at improving the strength and the appearance of your tooth. There are a few reasons your East Cobb dentist could recommend a crown to:

• Assist and reinforce a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy
• Restore function to a tooth that is badly broken or cracked
• Cover a misshapen tooth
• Complete your dental implant treatment
• Hold a bridge or partial denture in place

Bridges and crowns sometimes go hand in hand, so they’re often talked about simultaneously. A bridge is simply a replacement tooth or teeth to fill a space where you’ve lost one or more of your teeth. Bridges and crowns are both effective at bringing balance and function back to your bite. Depending on your individual needs, we might recommend metal-free or porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations. We can also create a full gold crown if it works with your case.

Implants

When you’re missing a tooth or multiple teeth, your confidence and oral health can take an unwanted hit. It’s time to take back your smile and self-confidence, and it all starts with a conversation with us about your options for dental implants in Marietta. At Young & Tanner General Dentistry, trust that we won’t recommend dental implant placement or restoration unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Thanks to advancements in technology and techniques, Dental implants in Marietta are more durable and affordable than ever before. They bring life and balance back to your smile. Dental implants also:

• Feel and function just like your normal teeth
• Provide strength and stability to your smile
• Are easy to clean and care for at home
• Give you back your ability to chew food normally
• Have a high success rate
• Protect healthy bone from deterioration
• Improve your speech

Are you ready to talk to us about your dental implant options? We’re happy to assess your smile needs and create a plan of action for treatment that works for you and your schedule.

The best way for us to determine if you’re an ideal candidate for dental implant treatment is to come and see us for a consultation. Generally speaking, if you’re in good oral and overall health, then dental implants could work for your smile restoration. Your dentist will also check to ensure that you have adequate bone in your jaw to support an implant or multiple implants.

Completing your dental implant journey is a team effort with us, but know that we’re always here to answer your questions. Together with our trusted specialist, we can create a plan for the placement of your dental implant. The team at our East Cobb dental office can also help you restore your dental implant. No matter what your smile needs, you’ll receive a custom treatment plan and peace of mind knowing you’re in good hands every step of the way.