Teeth are built to last, but they weren’t built to withstand everything life throws at them. Decay, fractures, worn enamel, and years of daily use can quietly compromise even a well-cared-for smile, often before discomfort or visible damage appears. When that happens, the right restorative care doesn’t just repair the damage, it can give you back full function, confidence, and comfort in a way that feels completely natural.
At Newport Beach Dental Center, restoring your smile means more than replacing what’s been lost. Under the care of Dr. Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM, our approach to restorative dentistry near Laguna Niguel is grounded in biomimetic, minimally invasive principles that prioritize preserving as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. Dr. Sharbash holds the Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry designation, earned by fewer than 6% of general dentists in the United States, and brings that level of commitment to every restoration she places.
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Restorative dentistry is one of the most common reasons patients seek dental care, and for good reason. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults ages 20 to 64 averaged 9.3 decayed, missing, or filled teeth during the 2011–2016 survey cycle, underscoring how widespread dental damage truly is. Whether the cause is decay, an old filling that has broken down, a cracked molar, or a gap left by a missing tooth, there is a restorative solution designed to meet your specific needs.
Our team evaluates each case individually, taking into account the extent of the damage, the condition of surrounding teeth and gum tissue, and your long-term goals. The approach is always to do as little as necessary and as much as required to restore full health and function.
Cavities and cracks don’t always announce themselves. Many patients arrive at our office having experienced mild sensitivity or no symptoms at all, only to discover a tooth has been silently deteriorating beneath the surface. Catching these issues early gives us the opportunity to intervene with the least invasive approach possible, which may mean a tooth-colored filling, an inlay, or an onlay rather than a full crown.
A missing tooth affects far more than aesthetics. Neighboring teeth can drift toward the gap, the jawbone beneath can begin to shrink without a root to stimulate it, and bite alignment can shift in ways that strain the jaw over time. Restorative options such as dental bridges and dental implants address the gap directly, stabilizing the surrounding structure and restoring normal chewing function.
Newport Beach Dental Center offers a comprehensive menu of restorative treatments for Laguna Niguel patients. Each treatment is selected based on your individual needs, and our team walks you through every option before any work begins. The following are the core restorative services we provide:
No matter which treatment fits your situation, every restoration is designed to look, feel, and function like a natural tooth.
One of the most requested restorative services we offer is the same-day crown. With CEREC in-office technology, we use 3D digital impressions to design your crown on-screen and mill it from a single block of high-quality ceramic right here in our Newport Beach office. There are no messy traditional impressions, no temporary crown to manage, and no second appointment to schedule. Most patients leave the same day with a completed, permanent restoration.
This approach is especially valuable for busy Laguna Niguel residents who can’t easily coordinate multiple dental visits. The precision of digital design also means a better fit and a more natural result than many traditional crown methods can deliver.
Dr. Sharbash’s membership in the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry reflects a philosophy that shapes every restorative decision she makes. Biomimetic dentistry is guided by the principle that the best restoration is the one that removes as little healthy tooth structure as possible. Rather than defaulting to a full crown whenever a tooth is compromised, this approach uses materials and techniques that replicate the natural flexibility and strength of real enamel and dentin. The result is a restoration that works with the tooth rather than simply replacing it.
This matters especially for dental crowns, where the difference between a conservative preparation and an aggressive one can determine how much original tooth structure is preserved over decades. For Laguna Niguel patients who want their dentist thinking long-term, this philosophy is a meaningful distinction.
Choosing a dentist for restorative work is a decision worth taking seriously. Dr. Sharbash’s FAGD credential required completing more than 500 hours of continuing education and passing a rigorous exam, and her D.ABDSM certification reflects advanced training that speaks to her broader commitment to whole-body health. She is an official AGD spokesperson and a board member of the Southern California AGD. You can read more about her training and approach on her provider profile.
Our practice accepts Delta Dental insurance and offers CareCredit and Cherry financing to help make restorative care accessible for patients throughout Laguna Niguel and the surrounding Orange County area. We also use advanced diagnostic technology, including 3D scanning and digital impressions, to ensure every treatment is planned with precision from the start.
Whether you’ve been putting off addressing a damaged tooth or you’re ready to move forward with a treatment plan, our team is here to help. Newport Beach Dental Center provides the kind of personalized, conservative restorative dentistry that focuses on protecting what’s yours and rebuilding what’s been lost, thoughtfully and with long-term health in mind.
To get started, request an appointment online today. We look forward to building a plan that works for you.
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