Porcelain Restorations

At Soft Touch Dentistry, we utilize some of the highest quality of dental materials for our patient care during cosmetic dental treatment. It’s small details like these that truly impact the overall appearance of the services we provide. Dr. Sarah Thompson believes that beauty and function should go hand in hand, without compromising the integrity of your smile.

Why porcelain? Compared to other types of materials, porcelain:

• Provides a more realistic appearance

• Appears semi-translucent, like natural enamel

• Can be used on a variety of restorations

• Is durable, for everyday use

• Minimizes the impact on your healthy tooth structure

Dental Restoration Specialist

Choose from a variety of porcelain restorations, such as:

Dental Inlays and Onlays

Smaller than crowns, inlays and onlays can restore a large portion of your tooth’s structure while still maximizing any remaining, healthy enamel. Sometimes called “three-quarter crowns,” inlays and onlays take restorative therapy just one step further when it comes to minimally invasive care. The treatment process is similar to a traditional crown, with the inlay/onlay made in a laboratory.

Full Coverage Crowns

If a tooth is badly damaged so that it can no longer support normal use, a full coverage crown will preserve its function. Making the crown out of porcelain also returns aesthetics to your smile. Crowns allow your tooth to function normally again; they are also used over teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy. Modern porcelain crowns are durable to be placed anywhere in your mouth, so you’ll never have to worry about a metallic restoration showing when you talk or smile.

Veneers

Porcelain veneers give your smile an instant makeover, correcting minor irregularities such as teeth that are chipped or worn. Each thin facing is applied to the front of your natural tooth, giving the illusion of an entirely new tooth in its place.

Which porcelain restoration is the right one for you? We invite you to contact Soft Touch Dentistry to find out more about our services and to schedule a private exam with Dr. Thompson.

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Our Patients Reviews

Soft Touch Dentistry

4.7 / 5.0

Based on 50 reviews

Gregory Watson

Went here for a root canal and got the sedation. I loved it. No memory and no worries. They have a friend for life. If you need a great dentist, try this place.

Carol Goodnight

My husband and I adore Dr. Thompson and the entire staff. They are friendly and fun and go out of their way to make you comfortable. The facility is always immaculate as well. Highly recommend!

Ron K

I always have a very positive experience when I visit Soft Touch Dentistry. Dr. Thompson has done two crowns for me that turned out nicely and the staff is very professional.

Kara Manley

I visited their new location and the first thing I noticed was the smell of pumpkin spice candles when I walked in the door. The waiting room is homey and their television is set to HGTV. Makes the wait very pleasant!

Monica Woods

I had my first visit here this afternoon and I love it. There is no doubt that I will be making this my primary dentist! The staff is friendly, thorough, and patient. I definitely suggest checking them out.

Brianna Koser

Every aspect of the care my young son and I received at Soft Touch Dentistry was excellent. Everyone is kind and professional, and makes a visit to the dentist as easy and comfortable as possible. Highly recommend!!