Whether you’re a first time receiver of a filling or if you have had a few run-ins with this restorative treatment during your life, you may feel fed up. From dramatic stories from friends to the idea of a darkened tooth, the idea of a filled cavity may not sound too wonderful. Fortunately, your dentist offers composite fillings, often called “tooth-colored” or “white” fillings. By learning more about the many benefits of this treatment, you may begin to feel extremely positive about the future of your oral health.
A Perfect Match
Metal fillings can easily damage the aesthetic integrity of your smile by causing your teeth to appear dark. White fillings will do no such thing. They will blend beautifully with your tooth and surrounding smile. In fact, the material used to create the filling is easily color-matched to the natural shade of your standing tooth in which you have developed a cavity. Once your filling is complete, the fact that you ever had a cavity will likely become undetectable to you – and to everyone else.
Adios, Amalgam
Do you already have metal fillings? If you wish to improve the beauty and uniformity of your smile, your dentist will speak with you about removing amalgam filings and replacing them with composite fillings. Your dentist will talk with you one-on-one about whether you make a good candidate for this process, so you can achieve the beautiful, bright smile you desire.
Safety First
You may have heard a lot of negative things about metal fillings. While there’s still debate regarding whether the mercury in amalgam fillings is or is not toxic to patients, some of the other potentially negative side effects are easy to point out. Even better? Composite fillings will allow you to avoid those potentially frustrating attributes. Consider the following advantages:
- Metal fillings may result in an increased sensitivity to cold and heat, while composite will not
- Metal fillings are not safe for pregnant women or individuals allergic to metal – composite is safe for both
- Metal is more likely to leak, crack, fall out, or cause tooth fractures when compared with white fillings
ABOUT YOUR ANKENY COSMETIC DENTIST:
To learn more, schedule an appointment with your Ankeny, IA dentist today. You can reach Dental Impressions by calling (515) 965-0230. Since 2006, Dr. Amanda Foust has proudly treated families in Ankeny, Alleman, Elkhart, Bondurant, and all surrounding communities.
