Resin Restorations (Tooth-Colored Fillings)
We can replace those ugly, metallic fillings with tooth-colored ones. Imagine laughing or singing 
without worrying whether your neighbor is counting your fillings. Tooth-colored restorations are superior to the older silver (amalgam) fillings in many ways. They can restore teeth to their original look and function and help maintain, or even improve, their strength. In fact, resin fillings are now state-of-the-art for rebuilding teeth. Dr. Dixon can create the natural-looking, high-quality dental restorations necessary to prevent the need for more extensive treatment later.
With resin (white or tooth-colored) fillings, you may eat anything you like as soon as your numbness is gone. They are as hard as they are going to get as soon as you leave the office. Resin fillings do not conduct temperature changes quite like metal fillings and are seldom cold or hot sensitive. However, there is a microscopic shrinkage that occurs when they harden that occasionally results in tenderness to chewing pressures. This is almost always temporary but could last for some time.
You should expect your new filling to last for many years. Today's resin fillings are very strong and hard. They maintain their color and hold up well for front teeth as well as back teeth.
Instructions to follow After Placement of Resin Restorations (PDF)
Removable Partial Dentures and Complete Dentures
Periodontal disease, injury and tooth decay can all cause a loss of your natural teeth. However, we can bring back the smile on your face with dentures to restore your missing teeth. Dentures enable you to speak and chew easier, and improve your appearance. When the teeth and supporting bone and gums need to be replaced, full dentures are used. If only a few teeth are missing, partial dentures are used. In either case, dentures can help you feel and look your best.
The Use & Care of Complete Dentures (PDF)
Crowns
If more than half of your tooth is filling, a crown is often necessary. Crowns are used to make cosmetic improvements or to restore a cracked tooth. They are also used when large fillings wear out. A crown covers the whole tooth, holds it together and strengthens it. A filling needs the surrounding tooth structure to support it. Without an adequate amount of support the tooth will likely start to break away around the filling. The larger a filling, the more likely breakage will occur. That’s why a crown is necessary.
Fixed Partial Dentures (Bridges)
Bridges are used to replace missing teeth. Bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. They are permanent and fill the unattractive spaces left by missing teeth.
Instructions to Follow After Placement of Crowns, Bridges, Inlays, Onlays and Veneers (PDF)
Oral Surgery
The routine removal of erupted teeth and some impacted (buried) teeth can be performed by Dr. Dixon. Local anesthetic, along with a possible oral sedative, are frequently all that are required to provide comfort for most oral surgery procedures. For those patients who prefer general anesthesia or IV sedation, a referral to an oral surgeon may be necessary.
Instructions to Follow After Oral Surgery (PDF)
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