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Dental Fillings | White Fillings Arizona: Mesa, Gilbert, East Valley
Composite "porcelain" fillings, or white fillings, are a new and increasingly popular alternative to traditional amalgam, or metal, fillings, which allow your cosmetic dentist to effectively recreate the appearance of your healthy teeth. Composite fillings are made of a porcelain similar to that in china, formulated and molded to fit the shape, color, consistency, and translucency of your natural tooth, and then baked at high temperatures to form a strong finish. Composite tooth fillings are not only used for cosmetic smile improvements by changing the color of the teeth or repairing disfigured or damaged teeth but also to restore decayed areas. A composite filling can be tinted to match your tooth color and it forms a natural bond with the existing tooth in a way that traditional metal fillings cannot. The end result is nearly seamless invisible fillings. QUESTIONS...? Should I have my traditional amalgam dental fillings replaced with tooth colored dental fillings for safety reasons? This is a question we hear more frequently lately, due to safety concerns regarding amalgam fillings. While there is no reliable information pointing to the dangers of amalgam fillings. Many patients choose to have their amalgam fillings replaced with tooth colored fillings made from porcelain to be on the safe side. Composite fillings are environmentally non-toxic because they contain no mercury. They are stronger because they bond directly to the surface of the your tooth. They are more fracture resistant because they don't require the removal of healthy tooth structure like that of mercury fillings. What are the cosmetic benefits of tooth colored fillings? Natural tooth colored dental fillings are carefully formulated to match the color, texture, and transparency of the surrounding tooth, resulting in a tooth that looks natural and healthy, and has no visible signs of repair. Composite fillings tend to be used to treat decay on a portion of a tooth replace an old silver amalgam filling and to maintain a white smile. White tooth fillings offer a brighter and more attractive smile. Are tooth colored dental fillings durable? With recent developments in the composites used for tooth colored dental fillings, the finished tooth colored filling should stand up to regular wear and tear, even on teeth with chewing surfaces. Traditional amalgam tends to expand and contract with heat, causing teeth to crack. Composite fillings, however, actually bond to the tooth and can withstand the pressure from chewing rather well. For more information on teeth whitening, dental veneers or other cosmetic dentistry options, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Beavers, please email our offices or call us at: Office:
480-834-4277
Verve Dental Group 4824 E. Baseline, Suite 140, Bldg 4 Mesa, AZ 85206 EAST VALLEY SMILE MAKEOVER STUDIO | DENTAL RESTORATION INSTANT SMILE TODAY | ARIZONA MESA WHITE FILLINGS |
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