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A tooth that is decayed, cracked, worn, or missing affects far more than appearance. It can change the way you chew, speak, and how comfortably your bite comes together. Restorative dentistry brings those teeth back to full health and function, and at her Pasadena practice, Dr. Kimberly Foon focuses on repairs that look natural, feel comfortable, and hold up over the long term. Using quality materials and modern techniques such as digital scanning, and partnering with experienced dental ceramists, Dr. Foon designs each restoration with close attention to fit, function, and the way it blends with the rest of your smile.
Our Restorative Services
Composite fillings repair cavities while conserving as much of your natural tooth as possible. The material is shade-matched to your tooth so the finished filling blends in rather than standing out the way older metal fillings can. The result feels smooth and comfortable, looks natural, and stands up well to everyday use.Your comprehensive exam includes:
A dental crown restores a tooth that has been weakened by decay, fracture, or wear, rebuilding its strength and structure while keeping a natural look. Dr. Foon uses digital scanning to capture precise, comfortable impressions without messy molds, and works closely with skilled ceramists so your crown fits well, functions properly, and blends seamlessly into your smile.
A dental bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth, restoring your bite and completing your smile with a fixed, natural-looking solution. Each bridge is custom-made to sit comfortably, support an even bite, and match the surrounding teeth. With digital scanning and careful collaboration with the dental lab, Dr. Foon ensures the final bridge looks natural and feels like a stable, lasting part of your smile.
Dental implants are a versatile way to replace missing teeth, whether you are restoring a single tooth, supporting a bridge, or stabilizing a partial or full denture. Designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth, implants also help preserve the jawbone and facial structure that can be lost after a tooth is gone. Treatment starts with careful planning and digital imaging to map out the ideal approach. Depending on your case, the implant placement may be handled in-office or coordinated with a trusted specialist, and once the implant has integrated with the bone, Dr. Foon completes it with a custom restoration built for a natural result.
When the inside of a tooth becomes infected, root canal therapy clears the infection and saves the natural tooth rather than removing it. Dr. Foon gently cleans and disinfects the inner chamber, then seals it to guard against future infection, which relieves pain and lets the tooth work normally again. Modern techniques make the procedure far more comfortable and straightforward than its reputation suggests. Afterward, the tooth is typically restored with a crown for added strength and a seamless finish, and for patients who feel uneasy, options to support a calmer, more relaxed visit are available.
The American Dental Association recommends a child’s first dental visit by age one or when the first tooth appears. These early visits help establish a foundation for lifelong oral health.
Inlays and onlays are custom restorations for teeth with more damage than a filling can handle but not enough to require a full crown. Made from durable, high-quality materials and shaped with digital scanning, each one is designed to fit precisely, restore comfortable function, and blend naturally into the tooth, all while preserving more of your healthy structure than a crown would.
Frequently Asked Questions
It comes down to how much of the tooth is affected and whether infection is present. Minor decay is usually handled with a filling, more extensive damage often calls for a crown to rebuild strength, and an infected tooth needs a root canal to clear the infection and save the tooth. A thorough exam with Dr. Foon is the only reliable way to know which option fits your situation.
An implant is a small post placed in the jawbone that acts as an artificial tooth root. It serves as a stable foundation for a crown, bridge, or denture, allowing the restoration to function much like a natural tooth. Implants can replace a single tooth or anchor several, including partials and full dentures.
A filling restores a smaller area of decay in a conservative way, while a crown covers and protects the whole tooth when more structure has been lost or extra support is needed. Both are made to look natural and restore function; they simply suit different degrees of damage.
Root canal treatment is meant to relieve pain, not create it. The tooth is fully numbed during the procedure, and with today's techniques most patients find it comfortable and more routine than they expected. Calming options are available for anyone who feels anxious.
Both are effective, and the better choice depends on your circumstances. Implants are often preferred because they stand on their own without relying on the neighboring teeth, while a bridge can be a good fit when the adjacent teeth already need work or when an implant is not ideal. Factors like bone support, overall oral health, and your long-term goals all play a role, and Dr. Foon will help you weigh them.
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