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Thursday, September 24, 2009
White Porcelain Fillings
For over l00 years, metal fillings were the standard of care to repair the damage of tooth decay. Recently, white fillings have become a more effective solution to repair the damage of tooth decay and prevent damage to the remaining natural tooth structure.
Porcelain is a natural looking substance since it is translucent and reflects the light in the same manner as natural teeth. The color of porcelain mimics that of natural teeth, and it is stain resistant and can be shaded to match adjacent teeth.
Some patients have decided to replace their old metal fillings with white porcelain fillings for aesthetic and health reasons. You can now enhance your appearance with the removal of old metal fillings and replace them with natural tooth-colored fillings, which make a dramatic difference in your smile. Porcelain forms a strong bond with your natural enamel to actually make your natural teeth stronger after only the decayed part of the tooth is removed, and the porcelain filling is permanently bonded to the remaining healthy tooth structure.
White porcelain fillings are more durable than old metal fillings and since more of the natural tooth structure is preserved, the extra cost involved is well worth it.
If you would like to learn more about white porcelain fillings, please contact an experienced cosmetic dentist in your area today.
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