Dental Restorations

Dr Middelhof, your Plantation Dentist at Enchanting Dentistry says almost everyone will experience tooth decay at some point in his or her life. Swift detection and correction of tooth decay can minimize the significant expenses and inconveniences associated with more serious dental problems caused by tooth decay. Our dentist performs restorative dentistry to treats all phases of tooth decay, from simple cavity fillings to entire tooth replacements.

Dental Fillings
Porcelain Inlays & Onlays
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain Fixed Bridges
Root Canal Therapy

Dental Fillings

Dental Problem

Tooth decay that has led to the development of a cavity, or small hole, in the tooth.

Solution

Fillings. Your dentist will remove all areas of decay, and replace with a white filling made of composite resin. Composite resin dental fillings have surged in popularity because they are mercury free and their appearance perfectly matches the natural appearance of teeth.

Alternatives

In cases of more extensive decay, dentists recommend porcelain inlays and onlays as an alternative.

Porcelain Inlays & Onlays

Dental Problem

Tooth decay, weakened tooth structure, need for tooth restoration and reinforcement.

Solution

After the decay is removed, your dentist will take an impression of the area to be restored. Our in-house dental laboratory works from this impression to create a restorative inlay or onlay, usually out of gold or porcelain that fits perfectly on the tooth. Dental inlays placed by your Plantation dentist cover one or more tooth surfaces, where onlays are used on the chewing surface of the tooth. The inlay or onlay is cemented securely into place, for an incredibly durable, stable tooth restoration. Our dentist preferred restorative material is Porcelain; it is extremely strong and can perfectly match the patient's natural tooth color.

Alternatives

Crowns may be the only alternative when tooth decay is in advanced stage.

Porcelain Crowns

Dental Problem

Teeth that are chipped, cracked, badly decayed, or otherwise weakened.

Solution

Dentists use porcelain crowns to maintain the aesthetic appearance of teeth by covering the entire visible surface of the tooth, while adding significant reinforcement and protection to the tooth. After removing all areas of decay, your dentist will take an impression of the tooth to be crowned and our in-house dental laboratory creates the crown. Crowns can be made of porcelain or gold. Porcelain crowns are extremely natural looking, virtually indistinguishable from other teeth, making them an ideal choice for visible teeth. Gold crowns pose no risk of chipping, and therefore are useful when crowning back teeth. Discuss the options with your Plantation dentist Dr. Middelhof.

Alternatives

Teeth that are badly decayed may require extraction, your dentist can replace them with bridges or implants as viable alternative treatments.

Porcelain Fixed Bridges

Dental Problem

Patients who are missing a tooth or several teeth may experience difficulty chewing and speaking, dental shifts, and an undesirable sunken facial appearance. In addition, missing teeth can eventually lead to jaw and joint problems that are costly to treat.

Solution

Our dentist together with our in-house laboratory make porcelain fixed bridges to improve chewing and aesthetic appearance, restoring the smile with a more permanent solution than dentures. Dental bridges replace missing teeth. Your dentist will take a mold of the gap where a tooth is missing, and then our in-house laboratory prepares a customized bridge. Before inserting the bridge, the dentist prepares the surrounding teeth. Your Plantation dentist set the dental bridge into place and the artificial tooth is securely cemented to the adjacent teeth, restoring the attractive natural appearance and functionality of the tooth that was lost. If the dentist recommends a resin-bonded bridge the artificial tooth is secured by means of a metal appliance that attaches to the backs of adjacent teeth.

Alternatives

Dental implants are permanent, stable alternatives to bridges that do not rely upon surrounding teeth for support.

Root Canal Therapy

Dental Problem

The inside of each tooth is filled with "pulp", which carries the tooth's blood supply and nerves. If bacteria gain access to the pulp, through a fracture or deep cavity, the pulp may become infected, leading to pain and a risk of tooth loss.

Solution

In a root canal, your dentist will remove the infected pulp and replace it with a rubber sealant. The tooth is then covered with a protective cap, which reinforces the tooth against future fractures and enhances the tooth's appearance. Root canals have an extremely high success rate in saving teeth that would otherwise be lost to infection.

Alternatives

As an alternative, your dentist can perform a tooth extraction.