Restorative Dentistry in El Paso

It’s a simple truth: life happens, and sometimes, dental problems happen too. Whether you’re dealing with a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or any other sort of oral-health issue, Dr. Flores and our talented staff are here to help you reclaim your healthy smile—which means reclaiming your comfort and your confidence as well!

Here at Prickly Pear Dental Care, we approach restorative care with the same values that guide everything we do: genuine compassion, personalized treatment, and a commitment to doing what’s right for each patient who sits down in our chair. This means taking the time to fully understand your concerns, explaining your options clearly until you fully understand them, and never recommending anything that’s not truly in your best interest.

Here are some of the restorative dentistry services that we offer:

  • A generated image of two extracted molars, the first featuring a composite filling and the second featuring an amalgam filling.

    Fillings

    Fillings are used to restore teeth that have been damaged by cavities, and they help to prevent further decay. We offer both composite (tooth-colored) fillings for a natural look and amalgam (silver) fillings for added durability in hard-working, back teeth. Dr. Flores will help you to choose the best option for your unique situation, based on a variety of factors including the location and size of the cavity.

  • A generated image of a dental crown sitting on the tip of a finger covered by a latex glove.

    Crowns & Implant Crowns

    Crowns and implant crowns are custom-made caps used to restore teeth that are damaged, weakened, or even missing entirely. A traditional crown fits over a still-present natural tooth, while an implant crown is attached to a dental implant to replace a tooth that is missing. In either case, your crown is designed by Dr. Flores to blend seamlessly with your smile and to restore full function and appearance.

  • A generated image of two plaster teeth, one featuring a dental inlay and the other featuring a dental onlay.

    Inlays & Onlays

    You can think of inlays and onlays as a sort of midway point between fillings and crowns—they’re used when damage is too extensive for a filling but not extreme enough to necessitate a crown. While an inlay fits within the grooves of a tooth, an onlay extends over one or more cusps.

  • A generated image of a dental bridge, comprising three teeth, similar to the ones created and placed by Dr. Alejandra Flores Arellano at Prickly Pear Dental Care.

    Bridges

    Dental bridges replace a missing tooth or teeth by anchoring onto adjacent natural teeth or implants. This creates a a stable structure that fills the gap and restores both the function and the aesthetics of the missing tooth or teeth. Dr. Flores custom-designs every bridge in order to ensure an ideal fit for each of her patients.