Dental Core Buildup at Merrimack Smiles
At Merrimack Smiles, we provide restorative solutions tailored to support and protect your smile. Doctors Mark S. Morris, Julia F. Kapala, and Catherine G. Cagino are committed to helping patients in Merrimack, NH, and the surrounding communities restore their oral health with expertise and compassion. A dental core buildup is a restorative dental procedure that provides added structure to damaged teeth in order to support a long-lasting dental crown, ensuring your smile stays both functional and beautiful.
What Is Dental Core Buildup?
A dental core buildup is a restorative dental procedure that involves adding material to a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its original shape and strength. This buildup provides a stable foundation for a dental crown, which protects the tooth from further damage and enhances its appearance. Dental core buildup is recommended when a tooth is too compromised to support a crown on its own due to decay, fractures, or prior restorations.
Benefits of Dental Core Buildup
- Reinforces Tooth Structure: Core buildup strengthens the tooth, enabling it to support a crown securely.
- Prevents Further Decay or Fracture: Protects the tooth from future decay or damage, increasing its lifespan.
- Improves Function and Aesthetics: Restores the tooth’s natural shape, allowing for comfortable chewing and a confident smile.
The Dental Core Buildup Process at Merrimack Smiles
Our caring team ensures that every patient understands the steps involved in the core buildup procedure and feels comfortable and supported. Here’s what you can expect:
How Does the Dental Core Buildup Procedure Work?
- Assessment and Preparation: Our doctors will assess the tooth to determine the extent of decay or damage. If a core buildup is needed, they will remove any remaining decay and prepare the area.
- Removing Decay/Old Restoration: Our doctors will prepare your tooth by removing all decay and remaining old restorations.
- Building Up the Tooth Structure: A durable, tooth-colored material is applied to rebuild and reshape the tooth. This material is layered and bonded to create a secure foundation.
- Digital Crown Design and Fabrication: Once the buildup is complete, a digital scan is taken to capture a precise model of your tooth. Using advanced in-office technology, our team designs and fabricates a custom crown in just one visit.
- Crown Placement: The custom-designed crown is securely placed onto the newly supported tooth, restoring your smile and protecting your tooth for long-term health.
Why Choose Merrimack Smiles for Your Core Buildup Treatment?
At Merrimack Smiles, we don’t just treat teeth—we care for people. We are dedicated to building trust with our patients through transparency, respect, and education. Our team is here to support you throughout the process, answering questions and helping you feel confident in your dental health decisions.
Patient-Centered Care and a Commitment to Excellence
Our values of integrity, accountability, and open communication guide every treatment. By providing proactive, preventative care, we strive to eliminate unexpected worries and promote a lifetime of optimal oral health. We proudly serve Merrimack, NH, and surrounding communities, offering dental treatments that are customized to meet each patient’s unique needs.
B Corp-Certified Dental Practice
As Northern New England’s only B Corp-certified dental office, Merrimack Smiles is committed to sustainable and ethical business practices that benefit both our patients and our community. Our dedication to integrity, people, and place reflects our mission to positively impact those we serve.
Reserve Your Appointment Today!
At Merrimack Smiles, our commitment to patient care means we take the time to provide personalized, compassionate treatment. Serving Merrimack, NH and nearby communities, our doctors aim to make restorative treatments seamless and comfortable, so you leave our office with a smile you can feel confident about.
Ready to restore your smile? Reserve your appointment with our skilled team at Merrimack Smiles and learn how a dental core buildup can preserve your natural tooth and improve your oral health.
