Tooth Repair & Replacement

For minor cavities, a simple filling can stop decay and restore the tooth. We can use one of several materials to fill a tooth, including amalgam, porcelain, and composite. For a chipped tooth, we might recommend composite bonding, a cosmetic dentistry procedure that repairs minor imperfections. We can tint composite to match your natural tooth color.

Teeth that are badly damaged may need to be fitted with a dental crown. A crown procedure involves removing damaged areas of the existing tooth and shaping it to prepare it for the crown. The crown is custom-made from a mold of the tooth for a perfect fit.

If a tooth is not salvageable, and the jawbone is healthy, a dental implant may be the best solution. This procedure may take weeks (or months), because after the supporting structure for the new tooth is implanted in the jawbone, the bone needs time to heal and fuse with the implant before the new tooth can be attached.

If several teeth are missing or damaged, and the jawbone is not healthy enough for implants, a bridge might be necessary. A traditional bridge is a single piece, composed of one or more pontics (false teeth), and crowns that are cemented to existing teeth to keep the bridge stationary.

Unlike crowns, implants, or bridges, dentures are removable. They are typically the most affordable method for replacing teeth, but they don’t look as natural as other tooth replacement solutions, and they can be misplaced or broken.

A traumatic dental injury is a direct impact to the teeth or jaw that dislodges or fractures one or more teeth. This type of injury is commonly associated with contact sports. MW Dentistry & Esthetics can treat traumatic dental injuries as well as make custom-fit sports mouthguards that guard against tooth injury and concussion.