White Fillings
The pressure for a charming smile is higher than ever. We know that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but research has shown that the shape of a person’s teeth affects how they feel. For example, most people refuse to date someone a second time if they don’t like their teeth. Bright white teeth with minimal signs of damage are considered more desirable. Most types of dental restorations are invisible or unobtrusive, but there are far less obvious solutions. One is the white filling, which is much more widespread and popular than its predecessors, and an inexpensive alternative is the silver amalgam filling.
Several materials can be used to make white fillings. However, it is usually made from a combination of glass particles, synthetic resins, and solid components. They don’t have a specific white color, but they have a richer tooth color to match your natural teeth. The white fillings are very safe for tooth restoration.
Like amalgam fillings, white dental fillings are an easy and effective way to restore teeth prone to several problems.
- Teeth that are cracked or chipped
- Teeth with gaps between them
- Reshaping short or uneven teeth
- Cavities
- Replacing previous cavity fillings (silver amalgam or white)
Many people wonder if a white filling is as solid and durable as silver amalgam. While white fillings are generally thought to be less reliable than silver amalgam fillings, this is not always the case.
The fact that white fillings are not made of dark metal is, unsurprisingly, their primary advantage. You can gain a variety of benefits by selecting a restoration that is as close to the color of your real teeth as possible.
- A dental restoration that is very subtle and difficult to distinguish from natural tooth material.
- Increased self-assurance in your smile
- Increased self-esteem
- Less desire to cover your mouth when eating, drinking, talking, laughing, and so on.
- A naturally appealing smile
- The appearance of well-cared-for, healthy, strong teeth
White fillings for cosmetic purposes are easy to produce and can be implemented in one single dentist appointment. The procedure is minimally invasive and requires only a local anesthetic. There is also little downtime, and patients can resume everyday activities as soon as the anesthetic wears off.
For more information on white dental fillings, call our dentist office or schedule an appointment for a consultation to see if you are the right fit for this cosmetically pleasing restoration.
