Restorative Dentist in Grants Pass, OR

Inlays and Onlays

Dental inlays and onlays are a restorative procedure to improve the function, appearance, or both of teeth. A dental inlay is when there is an artificial tooth-shaped filling that goes over the surface of a damaged tooth. Dental onlay is when an artificial tooth-shaped filling goes over a structural defect or fracture within the natural crown of a tooth. They can be made from either porcelain or composite resin material and are usually larger than traditional fillings.

Lab-Made Crowns

Lab-made crowns are created by a dental technician at an outside lab. These dental prosthetics restore damaged teeth, covering the entire tooth down to the gum line. Your dentist will first trim your tooth and shape it into a strong platform for attaching your new crown before taking an impression or scan and sending it to our state-of-the-art partner lab where they will craft your custom restoration.

While your custom crown is being made in the lab, we will place a temporary crown and send you on your way. When we receive your permanent crown from the lab, we will have you come back for a quick placement appointment. We will check the fit and make sure it sits comfortably in your smile.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic that replaces one or more missing teeth. The process of installing the dental bridge will involve placing crowns on the two adjacent teeth and cementing them together to support the new tooth.

The advantages of having a dental bridge are numerous, but they include better chewing ability, improved speech, less sensitivity from exposed roots, and an overall improvement in oral health because it supports natural teeth.

Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the pulp from inside of a tooth that has become infected or damaged. The procedure can be performed on any teeth, but it is most commonly done on molars or premolars.

The goal of root canal therapy is to remove all traces of infection from the tooth and replace it with filling material (typically gutta-percha). This prevents future problems and helps you avoid more invasive procedures like extraction and tooth replacement. We strive to preserve your natural teeth whenever possible.

To perform this procedure, your dentist will clean out all infected tissue within the root canal system using ultrasonic instruments or hand files and irrigate with an antibacterial solution. After the infection has been removed, you will usually receive a dental crown to protect the tooth from further decay or damage.

Partial Dentures

Dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth and gum tissue. A partial denture is made when only some of the natural teeth have been lost, while a full denture can be used to replace all the natural teeth. Dentures may be made from plastic or metal materials and stay in place by suctioning onto the roof of your mouth with an adhesive material or metal framework that clips onto your remaining healthy teeth. Dentures offer a convenient affordable solution for restoring your smile and self-confidence. To find out if a partial or full denture may be right for you, schedule a consultation today!

Oral Surgeries

Sometimes, oral surgeries may be needed to prep your mouth for dental implant treatment, remove teeth that are growing improperly, or correct severe orthodontic issues.

Bone grafts are another common oral surgery that helps replace jaw bone mass and promote regrowth. Patients who have weakened jawbones due to periodontal disease, tooth loss, or the natural aging process may be good candidates for this treatment. Bone grafts are often done prior to a dental implant placement to ensure the jaw bone will be able to retain an implant.

Extractions may be needed if a patient is receiving full dentures or full-arch dental implants. Because a full arch of artificial teeth requires the extraction of all remaining teeth, we will only recommend this treatment option if we can not restore your smile using other, less invasive procedures.