Inlays and Onlays

Preserving teeth’s function and appearance go hand-in-hand, and at Ardas Family Dental, partial crowns are one of many treatments we offer to patients with cracked or decayed teeth. Also known as inlays or onlays depending on their size, partial crowns are placed on the grinding surfaces of molars and premolars as a discrete solution to difficulties with chewing.

Although the surfaces of molars are often called flat, they are actually comprised of raised cusps separated by indentations. These indentations can become traps for food or acid, making them vulnerable to decay. An inlay is a small partial crown which covers a damaged indentation, while an onlay covers an indentation and replaces at least one damaged cusp. Before placing a partial crown, Dr. Kattaura will drill away the decayed material while the patient is numb. An impression will then be made of the patient’s mouth to use as the basis for the partial crown.

The patient may have an artificial crown during the few weeks it takes for a custom-fitted inlay or onlay to be milled and sent to our clinic. During the return visit, the partial crown is cemented in. Like a full crown, the partial crown will be made of tooth-colored porcelain so observers won’t even know it’s there. As long as proper oral hygiene is maintained, the patient will be at much less risk for infection and sensitivity.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. To schedule an appointment, call 720-459-8420 or visit ArdasFamilyDental.com and fill out a contact sheet.

Invisalign at Ardas Family Dental

When it comes to wearing traditional braces, 92% of teens feel that it would put a damper on their appearance and self-confidence. At Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, our doctors want you to radiate confidence while straightening your teeth, which is why we offer Invisalign, CO as one of our orthodontic options, in addition to metal braces so that you have the choice to straighten your smile invisibly. Take a moment to learn about why the Invisalign treatment process may benefit you.  

Straightening your teeth at any stage of your life has a significant impact on how you look and feel about yourself, which is why the process should be positive. To get started, you’ll need to schedule a consultation. During this consultation, you and one of our doctors will discuss your case in detail before X-rays, pictures and an impression of your teeth are taken. From these images, he or she will map out a precise treatment plan, including the exact movements of your teeth. Based on your individual treatment plan, a series of aligners will be created for your mouth and your mouth only. Approximately every two weeks you will begin wearing a new set of aligners, advancing you to the next stage of your treatment.

If you would like to inquire about our orthodontic options, please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit Invisalign Dentist Parker, CO for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, call 720-459-8420.

Clear Braces

Braces are still the most common way for adolescents and adults straighten their teeth.  Clear aligners have become more popular, but can’t give everyone the treatment their teeth need.  If your orthodontic treatment requires brackets and wires, clear braces may be the solution for you. Visit Ardas Family Dental to see if you are a candidate for clear braces.

Clear braces use the same straightening elements as traditional braces, but with materials designed to avoid the metallic look dreaded by so many patients. Brackets are now available in clear and ceramic varieties, and are designed to resist staining.  To connect these brackets, wires the color of natural teeth are used.  The final effect is not totally invisible, but is more subtle than traditional silver braces and doesn’t look metallic. Almost any orthodontic patient can achieve the same great results as traditional braces offer with a better disguise during treatment!

To learn more about the orthodontic options we offer, please give us a call or visit Kids and Family Dentist, Parker CO for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Kattaura at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, call 720-459-8420.