- Keep more of your tooth structure intact
- Enjoy comfortable impressions with digital scanners
- Leave with better oral health
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Safeguard Your Teeth For Life
Protect Your Bite With Minimally Invasive Dentistry in Livonia
Minimally invasive dentistry in Livonia treats your dental issues using the least amount of intervention necessary. Rather than removing healthy tooth structure for large restorations, your dentist uses techniques that preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible. As a result, you will:
- Maintain stronger teeth with conservative methods
- Experience less discomfort during and after treatment
- Protect long-term oral health with early intervention
- Experience faster recovery with minimally invasive techniques
- Extend the life of your natural teeth
Call 734-875-8783 for an appointment. If you’ve got a toothache, ask about our complimentary toothache exam and X-rays.
Experience an Easier Tooth Restoration
Keep Your Smile Intact
Your natural teeth are worth protecting. When possible, we address decay and damage with inlays and onlays. These restorations won’t require as much tooth removal as a full crown. You’ll benefit from:
- Tooth Preservation – Your custom-fit inlays and onlays repair only the damaged area, leaving healthy structure untouched.
- Long-Lasting Results – Made from lifelike materials, inlays and onlays resist wear and withstand chewing forces better than standard fillings.
- Precise Fit – We craft your inlay or onlay from a digitally-captured impression, ensuring an exact fit.
By removing only what is compromised and restoring the tooth with a strong material, you’ll reduce the likelihood of the tooth weakening further over time.
Enjoy a Comfortable Visit
Minimally invasive care is sbout more than preserving your tooth. It is also about how treatment feels. You can expect:
- Less Discomfort – Removing less tooth structure means less time in the chair. You’ll have a smoother recovery after your procedure.
- Realistic Appearance – We use tooth-colored materials that look like your surrounding teeth. No one will notice your restoration.
- Better Long-Term Health – Keeping more of your original tooth structure supports the stability of your bite. It can reduce wear on nearby teeth.
Call 734-875-8783 to benefit from minimally invasive dentistry in Livonia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Inlays and onlays repair damaged back teeth, but they cover different areas. An inlay fits within the cusps of the tooth, repairing the inner chewing surface. An onlay extends over one or more cusps, covering a larger area. Think of an onlay as a step between a large filling and a full crown.
Traditional fillings use composite material that hardens with a special curing light. Inlays and onlays are fabricated in-house and then bonded to the tooth. This custom fabrication process results in a stronger, more precise fit. Inlays and onlays are preferred when a filling would cover too large of an area.
A full crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth and requires significant removal of healthy enamel to fit properly. An inlay or onlay is more conservative. It only covers the damaged portion of the tooth, leaving healthy structure intact.
It typically takes only one visit. We can create your restoration with our in-office milling technology. This ensures a seamless visit. We’ll prepare your tooth and take an impression with our digital scanner. When your custom inlay or onlay is ready, we’ll bond it to your tooth.
Although we are not in network with insurance providers, we’ll work with you on maximizing insurance benefits as much as possible. We recommend checking with your provider before your appointment to understand your benefits. Our team can also help you understand your options and, if needed, discuss financing to make treatment more accessible.
With proper care, inlays and onlays can last many years. Their durability depends on the material and the location in the mouth. It also depends on how well you maintain your oral hygiene at home. Regular checkups allow us to monitor the restoration and catch any issues early.
Yes. We use lifelike materials to craft your inlays and onlays. Once bonded in place, the restoration blends with your surrounding tooth structure and is difficult to detect. You’ll appreciate the combination of a strong, functional restoration. You’ll gain a result that looks like a healthy, regular tooth.
You usually experience little to no discomfort during the inlay or onlay procedure. Local anesthesia is used to keep the treatment area numb while the tooth is prepared. Any soreness afterward is typically mild and short-lived. If you experience dental anxiety, ask our team about sedation options.