White Fillings
Silver amalgam was once the mainstay material for tooth fillings. It was used for over a century to fill cavities and to restore parts of the teeth that had been destroyed by decay. It was especially used in back teeth, where the coloration of silver-mercury was less noticeable. The drawback to this material, however, is obvious. If you have to have a tooth in the front filled, its appearance is clearly going to be diminished. White fillings, on the other hand, look identical to the surrounding tooth matter and are much better for your teeth as well.
You see, amalgam, by its very nature, can cause damage to your tooth in the long run. This is because amalgam fillings absorb moisture. They also expand and contract with temperature changes. As an amalgam filling ages, it can actually crack a tooth. At that point, you will have to have the tooth crowned to save it.
White fillings do not expand or contract like this, and they are also moisture resistant.
Silver fillings can also deteriorate due to a process called metal fatigue. This causes them to corrode and to leak over time. The protective seal of the filling gets broken and new decay forms beneath it. This leakage will also make the entire tooth begin to look gray as time goes by.
White fillings made of composite materials are a much better alternative.
Dental science has now evolved to a point that tooth-colored materials can be created that are durable, long-lasting, and cosmetically appealing. New materials such as porcelain and composite resin can give you an attractive, natural look and at the same time restore strength and durability to your tooth.
Both porcelain and composite resin white fillings are directly bonded directly to your tooth. This restores it to nearly 100 percent of its original strength and functionality. Both porcelain and white fillings can be custom-colored to precisely match your teeth. Only trained dentists can see the difference between these cosmetic tooth restorations and the real thing.
The improvement that white fillings make in your smile is invaluable. You no longer have to be self-conscious about how you come across when people see your teeth.
White restorations also preserve more natural tooth matter.
This is because healthy tooth structure must be removed just so an amalgam filling can fit. When a tooth is restored with composite resin, however, we only have to remove the decay itself. The resin easily bonds to the tooth without any of its natural surface area needing to be removed.
By bonding white fillings directly to your tooth, we also help add strength to your tooth.
So if you are seeking for an attractive and effective option for restoring one or more decayed teeth, be certain to ask us about the latest choices in white restorative materials.
You see, amalgam, by its very nature, can cause damage to your tooth in the long run. This is because amalgam fillings absorb moisture. They also expand and contract with temperature changes. As an amalgam filling ages, it can actually crack a tooth. At that point, you will have to have the tooth crowned to save it.
White fillings do not expand or contract like this, and they are also moisture resistant.
Silver fillings can also deteriorate due to a process called metal fatigue. This causes them to corrode and to leak over time. The protective seal of the filling gets broken and new decay forms beneath it. This leakage will also make the entire tooth begin to look gray as time goes by.
White fillings made of composite materials are a much better alternative.
Dental science has now evolved to a point that tooth-colored materials can be created that are durable, long-lasting, and cosmetically appealing. New materials such as porcelain and composite resin can give you an attractive, natural look and at the same time restore strength and durability to your tooth.
Both porcelain and composite resin white fillings are directly bonded directly to your tooth. This restores it to nearly 100 percent of its original strength and functionality. Both porcelain and white fillings can be custom-colored to precisely match your teeth. Only trained dentists can see the difference between these cosmetic tooth restorations and the real thing.
The improvement that white fillings make in your smile is invaluable. You no longer have to be self-conscious about how you come across when people see your teeth.
White restorations also preserve more natural tooth matter.
This is because healthy tooth structure must be removed just so an amalgam filling can fit. When a tooth is restored with composite resin, however, we only have to remove the decay itself. The resin easily bonds to the tooth without any of its natural surface area needing to be removed.
By bonding white fillings directly to your tooth, we also help add strength to your tooth.
So if you are seeking for an attractive and effective option for restoring one or more decayed teeth, be certain to ask us about the latest choices in white restorative materials.
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