EVERY SMILE IS WONDERFUL!
DENTAL RESTORATIONS (INLAYS, ONLAYS & FILLINGS)
MAKE EVERY SMILE COUNT
EVERY SMILE IS WONDERFUL!
EVERY SMILE IS WONDERFUL!
DENTAL RESTORATIONS (INLAYS, ONLAYS & FILLINGS)
MAKE EVERY SMILE COUNT
EVERY SMILE IS WONDERFUL!
Why chose Crossroads Dental?
- Advanced training & extensive expertise
Decades of expertise in perfect painless dentistry
Thousands of bridges, crowns & cosmetic procedures
PREMIER provider of Invisalign & other specialties - Best-in-class dentistry
Amazing lead dentist, she is skilled and compassionate
Amazing In-house specialists
Only the best materials, technology & procedures - You are the center of attention
Our focus is your care & your smile
Patients love us! See Yelp & Google
DENTAL RESTORATIONS: At Crossroads Dental Group we have conducted thousands of dental restorations to help establish and sustain excellent oral health. Dr. Rosi Shrestha is expert at full restorations. Our restorations provide complete functionality for your tooth while also looking completely natural, helping ensure no one can tell your tooth was ever even damaged. If your tooth is cracked, chipped or damaged in any way, call (310) 326-3657 to schedule your appointment.
If you are looking for the very best, come smile with us.
SUFFERING FROM TOOTH DAMAGE? INLAYS OR ONLAYS COULD BE THE RIGHT SOLUTION TO REPAIR YOUR TOOTH DAMAGE
What are inlays and onlays?
Dental inlays and onlays are restorations used to repair rear teeth with mild to moderate decay or cracked and fractured teeth that are not sufficiently damaged to need a crown. This allows us to preserve more of the patient’s original tooth structure.
We only use porcelainor composite resin Inlays and Onlays bonded to the damaged area of a tooth. An inlay is similar to a filling and lies inside the tooth; an onlay is larger and sits on top of parts of a tooth.
When are they used?
Ideal patients for inlay or onlay work typically have too much damage or decay in the tooth structure to be successfully treated using a filling, but have adequate healthy tooth remaining to avoid the need for a crown.
Did you know?
Inlays and onlays are bonded directly into the tooth with special resins and can actually increase the strength of the tooth by up to 75% and can last from 10 to 30 years.
Fillings
A filling repairs and restores the surface of a tooth that has been damaged by decay, fracture, or wear. A dental filling strengthens the tooth. If tooth decay is not repaired at its early stages, it will worsen and additional or alternative dental treatments may be necessary. With proper care and routine oral hygiene, a filling has a lifespan of 5-12 years, depending upon the type of filling material used.
Materials
We use bio-compatible materials for our fillings and we don’t offer silver fillings. We use materials that help stimulate the tooth to make natural dentin to aid in keeping it healthy. Your oral and systemic health is our priority.
Composite fillings are made of a combination of resins and plastic materials which are mixed to color match and blend in with your natural tooth. They are stronger compared to a silver filling due to increased adhesion to the original tooth which distributes chewing forces across a larger amount of the tooth structure and is less likely to crack.
Warning Signs
Tooth sensitivity is the most common early warning sign of enamel loss due to tooth decay. While there could be a number of reasons for this sensation, only your Dentist can diagnose its underlying cause. If a damaged tooth surface is not treated early, your discomfort will increase.
Compassionate Experts
We have decades of experience and have skillfully treated thousands of patients with amazing restorations and smile makeovers. Many happy smiles!
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Every Smile Counts!
HEALTH FACTS
Should I replace my old silver fillings?
In our practice, we have seen a lot of problems that occur beneath these old silver amalgam fillings. Usually, these problems are not easily seen from the surface of the tooth or with X-Rays and is primarily caused by decay getting below the fillings and cracks in the teeth.
We know from research that silver fillings don’t actually strengthen teeth at all. So a silver filling in a tooth basically acts like a wedge, and when you bite down on the filling the forces are transferred to the surrounding tooth structure. If the filling is close to half of the tooth there is a real chance that the tooth will crack or break.
When Prescribed:
- The surface enamel of a tooth is damaged due to decay, fracture, or wear.
- A tooth’s surface needs to be evened out to improve your ability to bite or chew.
Filling Process:
- The tooth is prepared
- The material is layered
- Each layer is set with a special light
- Once the fillings are complete, it is shaped and polished to feel comfortable
Patient Experience:
After a thorough exam of your teeth, gums and supporting bone structure, Dr. Rosi Shrestha will discuss treatment options with you and answer your questions. If the agreed-upon treatment is a dental filling, your Dentist will:
- Apply a local anesthetic to the affected area of your mouth
- Use a hand-held instrument to prepare your tooth by removing the decayed or damaged tooth surface
- Cleanse the prepared tooth to remove debris and bacteria
- Isolate the tooth using a small, protective sheet called a “dental dam” to keep it clean and free of saliva during your procedure
- Select the dental filling material based on the placement of the tooth, the location of the damaged area of the tooth, and the extent of its surface damage
- Apply adhesives and filling material to the prepared area and shape it to match the look and feel of a natural tooth
- Expose a special hand-held light to the filling material to harden the repaired surface of your tooth
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HELPFUL DEFINITIONS
Cosmetic Dentistry: Generally any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums and/or bite. It often improves both appearance and function.
Dentist: A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Crossroad’s Dentist: Dr. Shrestha
Endodontist: A specialist focused on repairing and maintaining teeth through endodontic therapy – procedures, involving the soft inner tissue of the teeth, called the pulp. Example procedure: root canal. Crossroad’s endodontist: Dr. Pruss
Oral surgeon: An oral and maxillofacial surgeon may diagnose, treat or perform surgery to resolve injuries or issues in the head, neck, face, jaws and hard and soft oral tissues. Example procedure: implant or wisdom teeth extraction. Crossroad’s oral surgeon: Dr. Patam
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HELPFUL LINKS TO OUTSIDE SOURCES
- American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terminology
- California Dental Association (CDA): Oral Health Fact Sheets
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page
- WebMD. Oral Care Guide