Untreated tooth decay doesn’t go away on its own. It spreads until a small cavity turns into tooth pain, a cracked tooth, or a lost tooth altogether. Nearly 90% of adults ages 20 to 64 have had a cavity, and about 1 in 5 have untreated decay right now.
At Roman Dental in West Houston, we stop that progression with tooth-colored fillings, custom crowns, and other restorative treatments that repair the damage and protect what’s left of the tooth, so you keep your natural smile instead of losing it.
Damaged and decayed teeth are common problems that we treat at Roman Dental. All of our dental restorations are custom-crafted to not only provide unmatched support and protection from additional damage but to blend in perfectly with your surrounding teeth. That way, no onlookers will be able to tell which of your teeth have been repaired.
The materials we use for restorative dentistry in our Houston, TX dental office are also biocompatible, meaning they’re able to comfortably sit atop or within your tooth with minimal chances of causing irritation, discoloration, and sensitivity.
At Roman Dental, we focus on three things that matter most when you need a filling or crown: durable, natural-looking materials, straightforward insurance coverage, and one trusted office for the entire process.
We use tooth-colored composite resin for fillings and gold, porcelain, Emax, or zirconia for crowns, so every restoration holds up under daily use and blends naturally with your smile.
Roman Dental is in-network with most PPO dental insurance plans, and our team verifies your coverage before treatment starts so you know your out-of-pocket cost upfront.
From your initial exam to the final fit of a crown, Dr. Kotlarek and our team handle every step of your restorative treatment in the same West Houston office, so you don't need a referral to a separate specialist.
Restorative dentistry is the branch of dentistry that repairs teeth after decay, cracks, or wear, using treatments like fillings and crowns to rebuild what’s been lost and restore normal biting and chewing function.
At Roman Dental in West Houston, our two most common restorative treatments are tooth-colored fillings, for a cavity caught early, and dental crowns, for a tooth that’s cracked, worn down, or already carrying a large filling. Both are custom-made to match the color and shape of your surrounding teeth, so the repair blends in rather than standing out.
The biggest benefit of restorative dentistry is that it saves your natural tooth instead of pulling it, which keeps your bite, jawbone, and neighboring teeth working the way they’re supposed to. Beyond saving the tooth, restorative care at Roman Dental gives West Houston patients:
In the past, dentists would place amalgam fillings that were made from a combination of metals, including mercury and silver, to treat cavities. Today, we use a tooth-colored material called composite resin to fill cavities. It is able to chemically fuse with enamel, minimizing the need to alter teeth in order to place the filling and seamlessly incorporating with the rest of your smile.
Dental crowns are cap-like structures that are placed over the biting surface of teeth to help strengthen or protect them. They can be made from a variety of durable and aesthetically pleasing materials, including gold, porcelain, Emax, zirconia, and porcelain fused to metal. Typically, we use dental crowns to help support a tooth that has a large filling, protect treated teeth, or cover a misshapen or worn-down tooth.
Ready to treat a cavity or repair a damaged tooth? Call Roman Dental at (281) 920-4200 or book online any time. New patients are welcome; we accept most PPO plans, and we will make your filling or crown visit comfortable at our West Houston office.
A filling replaces a small amount of decayed or damaged tooth structure, while a crown covers and protects the entire visible part of the tooth. We use a filling when enough healthy tooth structure remains to support it, and a crown when the damage is too extensive, or the tooth has already had a large filling, for a filling alone to hold up.
The clearest signs you need restorative dental work are tooth pain, visible dark spots or holes, sensitivity to hot or cold, or a tooth that feels cracked or rough to the tongue. Some decay doesn’t cause pain until it’s advanced, which is why we check for it at every routine checkup in addition to responding to symptoms you notice at home.
Getting a filling or crown at Roman Dental shouldn’t hurt, since we numb the area with local anesthetic before we begin any preparation. Patients typically feel pressure or vibration during the procedure, but not sharp pain, and any soreness afterward is usually mild and short-lived.
A single tooth-colored filling is typically finished in one visit lasting well under an hour. A crown usually takes two visits, one to prepare the tooth and take an impression, and a second to place the finished crown, though some cases can be completed sooner depending on the dental lab used.
Most dental PPO plans cover a meaningful portion of restorative treatment like fillings and crowns, since insurers classify them as medically necessary rather than cosmetic. We’re in-network with most PPO insurance plans, and our team will check your specific coverage and walk you through your out-of-pocket cost before we start any work.
How long a filling or crown lasts depends mainly on your oral hygiene and how much daily wear the tooth takes on, more than on the material itself. Keeping up with brushing, flossing, and regular checkups is the single biggest factor, since it lets us catch small problems, like a chip or a leaking edge, before they turn into a bigger repair.
Yes, patients with dental anxiety can still get fillings or crowns comfortably at Roman Dental. We offer sedation dentistry, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, for restorative appointments, so anxiety about the visit doesn’t have to stand between you and treating the tooth.
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Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 2pm
14535 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 2pm
