Atlanta, GA 30327
 hy should I get tooth-colored instead of metal fillings?Beside the fact that they look so much better, tooth-colored fillings are better for your teeth and possibly your overall health. Silver amalgam fillings contain mercury, which expands and contracts, and can damage your teeth. Metal fillings can also make them sensitive to hot and cold foods and beverages. Tooth-colored filings actually strengthen your teeth! Learn more about Why Dr. Tekin does not do metal amalgam fillings. What is the difference between tooth-colored filings and inlays/onlays? Tooth colored fillings are made from a composite material, which is applied in layers and sculpted to your tooth and then hardened in place. Inlays and onlays are created in a lab to precisely fit your teeth. Inlays/onlays are normally used for larger holes and areas of decay than fillings, and smaller areas of decay than crowns. Are there alternatives to tooth-colored filings? Yes, in some cases. Depending on the size of the area which needs to be filled, inlays/onlays may be a more appropriate solution. In some cases, you may be able to use porcelain veneers instead and cover several imperfections in one treatment. If your tooth is very weak, often due to damage caused by old metal fillings, you may need a crown instead. Will the procedure be painful? Tooth colored fillings are minimally invasive. We will fully numb the area before we begin to remove the decay and prepare your tooth. If you are anxious about dental procedures, resistant to numbing, or need to get several fillings in one visit, consider Sedation Dentistry. Metal-Free Tooth Fillings How White Fillings are done Why Dr. Tekin does not do metal amalgam fillings Discover what a difference metal-free fillings from Art of the Smile can make. Please contact tooth colored fillings cosmetic dentist Dr. Tekin today for your personalized tooth colored fillings consultation. |
