How can we help you?
At Dr. William Cheung & Associates, we welcome questions because we want our patients to feel confident in their choice of dental care. If you do not see your question here, we welcome you to reach out to our dental surgery to speak with a member of our team.
Crowns and Bridges
At Dr. William Cheung & Associates, we value education and believe that informed patients make the best decisions regarding their oral health and smiles.
Each type of dental restoration serves a purpose, and we will explain any recommendation our dentists make so that you understand it fully. When it comes to repairing teeth, here are some general guidelines.
Dental fillings – Dental fillings seal and protect a tooth after removing tooth decay. We often use a composite material that comes in a variety of shades and blends in nicely with surrounding teeth.
Dental crowns – Dental crowns encase the entire tooth structure to prevent pain and further damage. Dental crowns can protect a root canal tooth or a deeply decayed tooth, or make cosmetic improvements to the teeth.
Inlays and onlays – Inlays and onlays are indirect fillings that lie within the cusps of the teeth (inlay) or encase one or more cusps (onlays). You can think of them as a “partial crown” or a crown-filling hybrid that is made from durable metal or porcelain.
Dental bonding – Dental bonding is a conservative choice for making small repairs to the teeth such as filling small chips or reshaping the tooth.