Thanks to ever-changing technological advances in the world of cosmetic dentistry, no one needs to worry about going through life with broken, missing, chipped, or flawed teeth that take away from their beautiful smile. Whatever the dental problem is, Oahu Dental Care offers their patients two dental restoration options that will make their smiles flawlessly white again. Before moving forward with the restoration process, it is important for readers to understand the basics of their options and ask which one the dentist would recommend. 

• Direct: This form of dental restoration is the one most people are familiar with. Direct restoration means placing a filling in the cavity. This is a process that almost everyone will go through at least once in their life, and it will only take one visit to the dentist to complete. 
• Indirect: Indirect dental restoration is better suited for patients in need of more customized options. An indirect procedure includes crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays to restore damaged teeth and cover the outer layer of the tooth. Because the indirect procedure calls for customized replacements, it will take more than one dental appointment to complete the work. 

Knowing which dental procedure to choose will require consultation with a dental professional at Oahu Dental Care. Every patient is different and will have unique needs. Dr. Lum will determine what option is best to fulfill those needs. 

For more information about top-quality and affordable dental restoration options, call the Oahu Dental Care team today at (808) 732-2821. Aside from dental restoration, they offer many other services including cosmetic contouring, tooth extraction, bone grafting, and more.