Taking Care of Your Dental Fillings on the Central Coast

 

At Niagara Park Dental, we understand the intricacies of comprehensive and professional dentistry, so why not have us take care of your dental fillings on the Central Coast? The most common type of white fillings is composite resin fillings. These are particularly desirable on front teeth, as they mimic natural teeth in shape, colour and lustre, with the benefit of being modifiable and strong enough for back teeth application.

 

Why Should You Consider Composite Resin Fillings?

In addition to making your teeth more visually appealing, composite resin fillings have several benefits for improving dental health. By catering to the external and internal, our fillings seek to make your teeth stronger for longer. Some of the benefits of having us take care of your fillings include:

• Back teeth. Besides the cosmetic effect, white fillings prevent tooth breakage, unlike when a tooth is heavily filled with amalgam. When experiencing a breakage with white composite resin fillings, it is more likely to be the filling than the tooth that breaks. White fillings also depend on bonding to your tooth structure, so, unlike amalgam fillings, there is no need for additional drilling to ensure the filling remains trapped inside the tooth.
• We pack white fillings into your cavities after applying a conditioner and bonding agent. We then expose the filling to ultraviolet light to make it harden in the tooth. The next generation of white fillings is the flowable bulk fillers. The material is introduced into the cavity as a viscous liquid that covers the entire cavity before being set by ultraviolet light.
• Our white fillings also contain fluoride, which automatically released into the tooth to prevent further decay inside the tooth. 

 

Myths About Dental Fillings on the Central Coast

Many people can be phobic about visiting the dentist, primarily due to misconceptions and myths about dental care and fillings. At Niagara Park Dental, we want to demystify the process, so even if you are an individual who would rather avoid the dental chair, you will have confidence knowing there’s very little to worry about. Fillings can help prevent your cavities from worsening and assist with maintaining a healthy oral condition. By considering fillings, you can avoid the loss of a tooth. Here are a few of the most common myths about fillings:

• What happens when filling a tooth? It is a simple three-step process, starting by removing any decay from the tooth. Once that has been accomplished, we condition the tooth to receive the filling. Finally, we apply the filling, cure it and polish it to achieve a glossy and bight finish.
• Many people think a filling will make their teeth look different or ugly. We use a composite for the final restoration that will match the colour of your tooth, so you won’t have to worry about your smile changing.
• Cavities are not always accompanied by discomfort, which is why regular dental check-ups are the best solution to prevent tooth decay. By the time you experience oral discomfort, the cavity has likely grown and might require more than just a regular filling but an extraction.  

Fillings are one of the most effective ways to combat tooth decay and loss. When a cavity forms and bacteria infect a tooth, fillings can be the only way to remove the infection and save your tooth. Our experienced and professional team is here to help with the assistance of our industry-leading equipment while keeping our services affordable. 

When your teeth need restoration, be sure to contact us today and book an appointment.