White Tooth Fillings
Antioch, California
Wouldn’t you love to replace your old ugly silver fillings with brand new white tooth fillings that no one can even see? In the past, teeth were most commonly repaired with silver or gold fillings. Today, thanks to advances in dental materials and techniques, teeth can be restored and cosmetically improved with the use of composite, or white, fillings that give teeth a more pleasing and natural appearance.
To place your white fillings, Dentist, Dr. Palano will remove the decayed portion of the tooth, or the metal filling you need replaced. The tooth will them be prepared and the composite placed in layers, using a specialized light to harden each layer. Dr. Palano will then shape the filling to fit your tooth and polish it to prevent staining and wear, instantly creating a more attractive and healthy smile.
In addition to being more attractive, white fillings offer many advantages over traditional metal fillings. These advantages include:
- White fillings restore the natural appearance of teeth and are more attractive.
- White fillings do not contain mercury, a potentially toxic substance
- White fillings require less removal of the tooth structure.
- Because white fillings bond to the tooth, they can restore most of the original strength of the tooth making them more resistant to fracture, while silver weakens teeth and makes them more susceptible to breaking.
- Teeth restored with white fillings are much less sensitive to hot and cold than teeth restored with silver fillings.
Silver Filling Replacement
White dental fillings can also usually be made on-site so your smile can be greatly improved and brightened in just one office visit. Because of these benefits, Dr. Palano only offers his patients white fillings and does not use the older, traditional amalgam fillings in his practice.
If you have a growing cavity or wish to fix a tooth defect, white fillings may be right for you. You may also choose to replace your old metal fillings with the simpler, more attractive white fillings.
Isn’t it time for you to have the smile you deserve? Dr. Palano is committed to providing you with the most sophisticated dental technology available to ensure your dental health and that you obtain the smile of your dreams. Contact our experienced general dentist today to schedule your free initial white tooth fillings consultation in our Diablo Hills office near Antioch, California. Find out if white fillings are right for you and experience the about us.
