Tooth-colored fillings are a safer, more attractive alternative to metal fillings that blend well with natural teeth compared to metal fillings.
If you have cavities in your teeth you will need to have them treated. Usually this means applying filling material such as metal amalgam fillings to the teeth. However, these fillings, known as Composite Restorations, are undesirable because of the stand-out silver tooth filling. Tooth colored fillings, or white fillings, are a more popular choice these days.
Tooth-colored fillings are an alternative to metal ones and match the color of your teeth exactly, they also blend well with the structure of your teeth. These white fillings are made from a light resin. A soft putty is applied to the cavity which hardens under a special light. The process of applying these special fillings requires technical expertise which are available at the Washington Center.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you arrive at the Washington Center you will meet your dentist and sit in the chair. After a short and pain-free procedure you will leave the center with restored teeth, a perfect bite, and a seamless blend. Before installing the white filling your dentist will remove any decay and clean the tooth cavity. A primer is then applied to the enamel of the affected area to open the pores and improve bonding.
Following the application of primer, a bonding agent is applied so the tooth-colored filling material can adhere properly. Filling material is then placed inside the tooth and shaped to match its contours. To harden the filling a special light is used that is quick and non-invasive. Your dentist will then check your bite to ensure the white filling is correctly aligned and comfortable. The filling is then smoothed and polished.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
When you smile or talk do you want people to catch a glimpse of silver in your molars or would you prefer your teeth to look natural even if they’ve been fixed? Most people would opt for the latter. Silver fillings are not only unsightly they say something about your lifestyle choices. Tooth-colored fillings, conversely, give nothing away.
Tooth-colored fillings are indistinguishable from natural teeth and also add strength to the tooth structure unlike metal fillings. Tooth-colored fillings also reduce the sensitivity of teeth and strengthen the tooth that it’s bonded to. Furthermore, tooth-colored fillings prevent new decay by sealing the area between the tooth and the filling. Overall they add strength to your teeth and make them look more natural.
NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL RESULTS
Tooth-colored fillings are the future. Unlike the metal fillings of yesteryear, white fillings give you stunning results that blend naturally with your own teeth and strengthen them in the process. If you have tooth decay or broken teeth that need built up tooth-colored fillings are the way to go.
At the Washington Center for dentistry experienced professional dentists are available to offer this excellent aesthetic service. In just one appointment you can transform your teeth and return them back to their original appearance. Never be self-conscious about your teeth again with tooth-colored fillings. If this is something that interests you, call us today to arrange an appointment.
If you’re looking for a trusted, well respected and highly experienced private dentist in Ealing, West London our friendly state-of-the-art clinic can help. Our goal at SSS Ealing Dental and Skin clinic is to provide the highest standards of dental care in a manner tailored to meet your specific needs and wishes.