Oak Island is about a 50 minute drive to our Oleander Drive office via NC-133 and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Oak Island is largely a retirement and second-home community, and both groups tend to postpone dental work. Retirees put off a big case because of cost or nerves; second-home owners because they are only here part of the year. The result is that Oak Island patients often arrive with a problem that has been building for a while.
That is not a lecture, it is just the pattern, and it shapes how Dr. Pan approaches these cases. Plans get phased so the urgent work happens first and the rest is spread out, and you get an honest read on what will happen if a given piece waits another year.
We regularly see patients from Long Beach, Yaupon Beach, the Point, and Tranquil Harbour, and from across the area around the Oak Island Lighthouse, Ocean Crest Pier.
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Inlays and onlays are custom-made restorations used when a tooth is too damaged for a simple filling but doesn't need a full crown.
An inlay fits within the grooves of a tooth, while an onlay also covers one or more of its points (cusps). Both are crafted to match your tooth and bonded securely for a precise, natural-looking repair that preserves more of your healthy tooth.
We evaluate the tooth, remove any damage, and take a precise impression. Your custom restoration is crafted to fit exactly and bonded securely for a strong, natural finish.
We examine the tooth and determine whether an inlay or onlay is the best way to restore it.
The damaged area is gently removed and the tooth is prepared and impressioned for a precise fit.
Your inlay or onlay is crafted to match your tooth in shape and color.
Your restoration is bonded securely and adjusted for a comfortable, natural-feeling bite.
We focus on saving as much of your natural tooth as possible while restoring full strength and a seamless look. Each inlay or onlay is precisely designed and fitted for lasting results.
Given the drive, appointments are scheduled to accomplish as much per visit as the clinical sequence allows. Ask about phasing at the consultation if cost or timing is a concern.
Oak Island is about a 50 minute drive to our Oleander Drive office via NC-133 and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.