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    Dr. John S. Selden

    • Swiss Trained by Masters of Precise Implant Placement
    • Advanced Post-Graduate Training at Prestigious Institutes:
    • Oral Surgery
    • Restorative Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Lecturer, Consultant and Mentor to Other Dentists
    • "Seriously, who likes going to the dentist?? I do!! I have never met a dentist I liked, until I met him. I hated my teeth, hated to smile, and was very self-conscious. And then there was Dr. John…now, I can’t stop smiling and because of him, I will be smiling extra big on my wedding day!! He and his staff make you feel at home and treat you like a friend instead of a patient….They are AWESOME!!"
      Kara Pettie
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    • "Dr. Selden has a broad base of knowledge concerning all aspects of dental care that allows him to communicate with his referring specialist and direct treatment to maximize outcomes for patients. He is a true professional and cares for each and every patient as a member of his own family. I have no reservations recommending patients to him for ‘comprehensive’ treatment and I am always pleased with the quality of the treatment and customer care that he and his team deliver."
      Dennis
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    • "It was just by chance that I met Dr. Selden and the Team and I am glad our paths crossed. I consider myself to be a detailed oriented individual and to use the words from Dr. Selden’s Home page, “To say that Dr. Selden pays attention to detail would be an understatement.” When I walked into the office, I made an immediate call to my wife and informed her that we have found a new Dentist."
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    Tooth Colored Restorations

    Dr. John Selden can restore a tooth with a minimally invasive procedure known as an Inlay, Onlay or Fillling.

    Inlays / Onlays / White Fillings

    Inlays, Onlays and Filllings are restorations that are made to teeth that have a mild to moderate amount of decay. They can be made of composite resin material, porcelain, or gold by a dental laboratory. Once completed, they will be bonded to the tooth.

    For natural looking restorations we use composite resin or porcelain materials to:

    • Restore teeth that are cracked or fractured if the damage is not severe enough to require a dental crown.
    • Replace metal fillings for patients who desire a more natural looking smile.
    • Their use helps to conserve much of the natural tooth structure.

    Restoration Procedure

    • Porcelain Inlay fills a hole inside the tooth.
    • Porcelain Onlay sits on top of the tooth, covering it, to build up its shape.
    • Composite (White) Filling like an inlay, it fills the hole inside the tooth. The difference is in the matierial used for filling the hole. Although durable, it is not as strong as porcelain.

    Treatment

    Treatment involves isolating the tooth and removing any old fillings or damaged tooth structure under local anesthesia.

    • Filling The hole in the tooth will be filled with a composite resin and cured. It is then bonded/cemented into the tooth and any necessary adjustments and filings are done to ensure comfort.
    • Inlay / Onlay An impression of the tooth is made, then the inlay or onlay is created from porcelain material in a on site or off site lab. When the inlay or onlay is completed, it is placed into or onto the tooth and bonded securely into place. Adjustments may be made to ensure the tooth is comfortable to bite on.

    Benefits of Inlays / Onlays / White Fillings

    In treating dental decay, inlays / onlays and fillings help to eliminate tooth sensitivity and eventual tooth loss.

    Additional benefits are:

    • Made from tooth-colored material, porcelain inlays / onlays and composite fillings are virtually invisible.
    • Unlike metal, porcelain inlays / onlays and composite fillings will not expand or contract in response to temperature changes caused by hot or cold foods diminishing the possibility of fracture.
    • They require less tooth reduction than metal fillings allowing the dentist to conserve more natural tooth structure.
    • The durable porcelain material from which inlays and onlays are made helps them last up to 30 years, much longer than that of conventional amalgam (silver) fillings. Although not as durable as porcelain, composite fillings last a long time.
    • Porcelain Inlays / onlays and composite fillings can replace silver fillings to create a healthier, more natural-looking smile.
    • By saving decayed teeth, porcelain inlays / onlays and composite fillings prevent the need for more extensive treatment later on.
    Contact us today to schedule an appointment to get an opinion on your need for an inlay, onlay or filling. Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of your dental health – we don’t charge for giving advice!

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    Charlotte, NC

    Inspired Dentistry of Charlotte
    2315 West Arbors Drive, Suite 220
    Charlotte, NC 28262
    (704) 610-4847

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