Restorative dentistry in College Station
Fillings, crowns, inlays, onlays, bonding, root canals, extractions, broken-tooth repair, and restoration replacement in College Station.
Monica Brown DDS provides tooth-colored fillings, crowns, inlays and onlays, bonding, root canal treatment, extractions, broken-tooth repair, and evaluation of aging dental work. The recommendation depends on how much healthy tooth remains, the depth of damage, the bite, symptoms, and whether the tooth can be predictably maintained.
Restorative dentistry removes disease, repairs damage, and rebuilds teeth so they can be cleaned and used comfortably.
Composite fillings repair small to moderate cavities and minor areas of damage with a material matched to the tooth. After decay is removed, the filling is bonded in place and shaped so the tooth looks natural and feels comfortable when you bite.
A crown covers and reinforces a tooth that has a large filling, significant decay, a crack, heavy wear, or root canal treatment. The restoration is designed to return strength, shape, appearance, and everyday chewing function to the tooth.
An inlay or onlay is a custom restoration used when damage is too extensive for a routine filling but does not require a full crown. It replaces the weakened portion of the tooth while preserving more healthy enamel than a traditional full-coverage restoration.
Bonding uses tooth-colored composite to repair small chips, close limited gaps, reshape an uneven edge, or cover a localized defect. It is a conservative treatment that can often improve both appearance and function in a single visit.
Root canal treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the internal space, and allows the natural tooth to remain in place. The tooth is usually protected afterward with a crown or another final restoration.
When a tooth cannot be predictably repaired, an extraction removes it carefully and protects the surrounding tissues. Dr. Brown explains why removal is recommended, what recovery involves, and whether replacing the tooth will be important for your bite and long-term function.
Treatment depends on the depth and location of the damage. Minor chips may be smoothed or bonded, while deeper cracks can require a filling, crown, root canal, or extraction. Early evaluation improves the chance of protecting the tooth.
Fillings, crowns, and bridges can wear, loosen, fracture, or develop decay around their edges over time. An exam determines whether the restoration can be repaired, should be replaced, or can continue to be monitored safely.
When to request a visit
The office can help choose the right visit type. Dr. Brown determines the diagnosis and options after reviewing your history and examining the area.
Pain with biting, temperature sensitivity, throbbing, or spontaneous discomfort can come from several causes that require an examination.
A chip, crack, lost filling, or loose crown should be evaluated before more tooth structure is lost or the inner tooth becomes involved.
Ask what the images and examination show, whether the issue can be monitored, and why a filling, crown, root canal, or extraction is being considered.
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Personal recommendations require an examination, but these answers can help you prepare.
A filling repairs a limited area. A crown is often considered when a tooth has lost more structure, contains a large older filling, has a significant crack, or needs protection after root canal treatment.
No. Root canal treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and seals the internal space, and allows the natural tooth to remain. A final restoration is usually needed for protection.
No. Repair depends on the depth, direction, and location of the damage and the health of the surrounding tissues. Options can range from smoothing or bonding to a filling, crown, root canal, or extraction.
Yes. Dental work can wear, loosen, fracture, or develop decay around its edges. An exam determines whether it can be monitored, repaired, or should be replaced.
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