Restorative Dentistry in Oconomowoc, WI | Expert Smile

Expert Smile Designs provides restorative dentistry in Oconomowoc, WI, repairing damaged teeth and replacing missing ones, with Dr. Tom A. Stamas and Dr. Paul Stamas practising at 1020 Oconomowoc Parkway.

Restorative work follows a logic that is worth understanding, because it explains why six different treatments exist rather than one.

The first principle is preservation. A natural tooth, even a compromised one, is generally better than anything that replaces it, so treatment escalates only as far as necessary.

A composite filling handles decay where enough healthy tooth structure remains to build on. Where too much has been lost for a filling to hold, a crown covers and protects what is left. Where infection has reached the nerve inside the tooth, non-surgical root canal treatment clears it and allows the tooth to stay in place rather than being removed. Each of these keeps the original tooth.

When a tooth genuinely cannot be saved, the options shift to replacement. A dental bridge fills a gap by anchoring a replacement tooth to the teeth either side. A dental implant replaces the root as well as the visible tooth, sitting independently of its neighbours. Dentures replace multiple teeth or a full arch.

Replacement matters more than appearance alone. A gap allows neighbouring teeth to drift into the space and the opposing tooth to over-erupt, while the bone that supported the root gradually resorbs. Over several years that affects the bite and complicates whatever replacement is eventually chosen.

One thing that distinguishes restorative dentistry in Oconomowoc, WI at this practice is materials. The dentists work with composite resin and other metal-free restoration options rather than defaulting to amalgam or metal-based crowns. Composite bonds to the tooth, is colour-matched so restorations are not visible, and avoids the grey margin that can appear at the gum line with metal-backed work.

Treatment planning is supported by the practice’s diagnostic technology: digital X-rays show what lies beneath the surface, DIAGNOdent™ laser detection finds decay early enough to keep treatment minimal, and Tekscan® bite analysis verifies that a new restoration takes the right share of bite force — which is a significant factor in how long it lasts.

Sedation options, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, are available for patients who find longer appointments difficult.

Recognised as a Top Dentist by MKE Lifestyle magazine, Expert Smile Designs sees patients from across Waukesha County’s Lake Country, including Delafield, Hartland, Dousman and Watertown.

To discuss restorative dentistry in Oconomowoc, WI, call 262-567-8386. Expert Smile Designs, 1020 Oconomowoc Parkway, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066.