Dental Onlays with Merrimack Smiles
At Merrimack Smiles, we specialize in dental onlays to restore teeth with larger areas of decay that don’t require a full crown. A dental onlay is a custom-made restoration placed into the cavity to restore the shape, strength, and function of your tooth, offering both durability and aesthetic results.
What is a Dental Onlay?
A dental onlay is an indirect restoration that is crafted outside the mouth and bonded to your tooth to restore its structure. Onlays are ideal for treating larger cavities or decay that extend beyond the chewing surface of your tooth, yet don’t require a full crown.
Our doctors may recommend an onlay when a filling can’t provide the necessary structural support to prevent fractures from normal chewing forces. However, if the decay doesn’t affect a large enough portion of the tooth, an onlay is often the best solution.
Once the decayed tissue is removed, your dentist will carefully place the onlay, bonding it securely to restore the tooth’s natural strength and functionality.
Materials: Dental onlays are commonly made from durable materials like porcelain, which can be color-matched to your natural teeth for a seamless, aesthetic result.
How to Care for Your Dental Onlay
To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of your dental onlay, follow these easy care tips:
- Brush and floss regularly to prevent plaque build-up and maintain healthy gums.
- Avoid chewing on hard objects (e.g., ice or pens) that could damage the onlay.
- Keep up with regular dental visits with our team to ensure your onlay remains in good condition.
- If you grind your teeth, talk to us about a night guard to protect your onlay from wear.
Reserve Your Appointment with Our Team Today!
If you have a tooth with significant decay that doesn’t require a crown, a dental onlay may be the ideal solution. Contact Merrimack Smiles to schedule your consultation and restore your tooth with an aesthetic, durable dental onlay in Merrimack, NH.
We proudly serve patients and families in Merrimack, NH and the surrounding communities, offering expert care and lasting solutions.
Why Choose Merrimack Smiles?
Our practice is built on a foundation of core values that include integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in open communication, transparency, and treating every patient with dignity and respect.
As the only B Corp-certified dental office in Northern New England, we dedicate ourselves to the health and betterment of our community. We conduct business with a focus on people and place, implementing best practices in governance and sustainability to create positive impacts that extend beyond our practice’s doors.
At Merrimack Smiles, we do things differently. Experience the difference. Come smile with us!
