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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Benefits of White Fillings
Metal amalgam fillings were the standard for dentists in the past whenever a cavity needed to be removed. Today, advances in dental technology and materials have led to the increased use of white composite filling material, which is not only virtually invisible when applied to your teeth, but also more durable and protective than traditional metal fillings.
Some patients will even choose to have their old metal fillings replaced by white composite fillings because the benefits of this new material are so great.
White fillings hold every advantage over metal fillings. They:
- Are less sensitive to cold and hot
- Do not contain toxic mercury
- Require less removal of your natural tooth tissue
- Strengthen your tooth because of bonding
- Do not expand or contract due to temperature changes
- Prevent new decay from reaching underneath the filling
If you need to have a cavity filled, white fillings are your best option. The only other type of filling that more closely resembles you natural tooth enamel is a porcelain filling. However, porcelain fillings are more expensive and usually take more than one office visit to place.
If you need to have a cavity filled, or are interested in having your old fillings replaced with tooth-colored composite fillings, contact an experienced cosmetic dentist in your area today through the Cosmetic Dentistry Directory.
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