What can a dentist do to treat your tooth if a tooth is too damaged to support a filling but not damaged enough to require a crown? The answer may be an inlay or onlay. When a dentist decides on a proper treatment for a tooth one factor to determine the type of treatment is how much natural tooth needs to be removed. If tooth removal is minimal a dental filling will be a natural course of action. If much of the natural tooth is damaged and needs to be removed a crown is recommended because there is not enough tooth left to support a filling.
But what about those circumstances where there is enough good tooth left where the dentist doesn’t want to remove it but, again, not enough tooth left to support a filling. This is when a dentist may recommend an inlay or onlay. Many times these will be solid pieces of porcelain that are bonded to the tooth, many times making the tooth stronger than it was before. While an excellent treatment option, the problem is they can cost similar to a crown at over $1000 apiece. This is where a dental vacation can help. Check out dentists around the world to find out how much you can save by having the procedure done by a foreign dentist. Savings could more than pay for your dream vacation!
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