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Is a Porcelain Inlay Right for You? Here’s What You Need to Know

Is a Porcelain Inlay Right for You? Here’s What You Need to Know

by admin | Dec 1, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry, General Health findings | 0 comments

If you’ve been told you need a dental filling—but your tooth is too damaged for a traditional one and not quite in need of a full crown—you might be the perfect candidate for a porcelain inlay. These custom restorations are designed to repair decay or damage in a way...
How to Care for Your Tooth After an Inlay or Onlay Restoration

How to Care for Your Tooth After an Inlay or Onlay Restoration

by admin | Nov 10, 2025 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

Once you’ve received an inlay or onlay to repair a damaged or decayed tooth, the next step is making sure your restoration stays healthy and lasts as long as possible. While these restorations are strong and designed for durability, proper post-treatment care will...
Not Every Tooth Needs a Crown: When an Inlay or Onlay Is the Better Option

Not Every Tooth Needs a Crown: When an Inlay or Onlay Is the Better Option

by admin | Nov 1, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry, General Health findings | 0 comments

When a tooth has moderate decay or damage, many patients assume a full crown is the only solution. But depending on the size and location of the problem, a more conservative and cost-effective treatment may be available: inlay or onlay restoration. At Dr. Stephen...
Airway Treatment Options

Airway Treatment Options

by admin | May 30, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Health findings | 0 comments

BREATHE EASIER, SLEEP BETTER—EXPLORE YOUR TREATMENT OPTIONS If you’re dealing with sleep issues, chronic mouth breathing, or signs of airway obstruction, there’s good news: we offer a variety of treatment options that are safe, proven, and customized to...
Porcelain Veneers: FAQs and Straightforward Answers

Porcelain Veneers: FAQs and Straightforward Answers

by admin | May 21, 2025 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Health findings | 0 comments

Porcelain veneers can completely transform your smile, giving you straighter, whiter, and more symmetrical teeth—all without braces or major dental work. But before moving forward, most people have questions: What’s involved in the process? Will they look natural? How...
Is Your Smile a Match for Porcelain Veneers?

Is Your Smile a Match for Porcelain Veneers?

by admin | May 1, 2025 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

Your smile is often one of the first things people notice about you. It plays a key role in how you present yourself to the world—whether in social settings, professional environments, or even video calls. If you’re unhappy with the shape, color, or alignment of your...
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