Whether you have a single cavity or need to rebuild your bite, Merrill Smiles Dental offers restorative care focused on comfortable function, natural appearance, and a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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Damaged or missing structural teeth don't just compromise your smile's layout — they alter your speech, limit nutritional intake parameters, and completely change your quality of life. Delaying care cascades simple issues into complex problems. Using premium modern materials like shade-matched composite resins, ultra-durable porcelain, and biocompatible zirconia, we deliver natural-looking restorations that look and function like original teeth.
Composite resin restorations matched precisely to original enamel coloration. Completely replaces historical metal amalgam fillings.
a custom process that includes tooth preparation, a temporary crown, and a lab-crafted final restoration at a follow-up visit
The absolute gold standard permanent anchor path to replace teeth without involving neighboring teeth.
Fixed, non-surgical replacements anchored securely to neighboring natural teeth to bridge gaps caused by missing sections.
Premium removable prosthetics tailored to replace extensive arches. Includes implant-supported stability updates.
Conservative lab-milled restorations ideal for teeth containing too much structural damage for standard fillings but requiring less than a full crown.
careful clinical planning and modern diagnostic tools when appropriate
We match restoration ceramics to your natural enamel shading gradient with precision. No one will notice you've had dental work completed.
Every single care route option, timeline layout, and insurance copay metric is explained clearly before treatment begins. Clear, straightforward guidance.
The precise scale of structural enamel damage determines the solution. Minor to moderate focal decay is cleanly managed using tooth-colored composite fillings. Extensive decay, deep fractures, cracked cusps, or root-canal-treated structures require a full-coverage dental crown to prevent splits.
Dr. Drew Bertelson will evaluate your gums, bone support, bite, and overall oral health
Restorative coverage varies by dental plan and by the treatment recommended. Our team can help review your benefits and provide an estimate of expected out-of-pocket costs before care begins.
Premium porcelain or zirconia crowns typically last between 10 and 15+ years based on wear levels. Successfully integrated titanium or zirconia dental implant anchors are engineered to remain fixed and functioning for a lifetime when maintained with excellent preventive care habits.
Most custom crowns are completed over two visits. At the first visit, the tooth is prepared and protected with a temporary crown. The final crown is crafted by a dental laboratory and placed at a follow-up appointment after the fit, bite, and appearance are checked.
