What are Cosmetic Fillings?

What are Cosmetic Fillings?

Find out how cosmetic fillings not only restore teeth but also improve their appearance.fillings

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems that both children and adults face. In fact, according to the NIH, 92 percent of adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have experienced cavities. This means that it’s more than likely that at some point you may be faced with the same issue. Don’t worry; our Pekin, IL restorative dentists Dr. Stephen Dickey have you covered with natural tooth-colored dental fillings.

What is a dental filling?

By now, most people know that a dental filling is designed to restore and reshape a tooth that has been damaged by decay. This is one of the most common dental restorations out there. Of course, what you might not realize is that dental fillings can be created from different materials, which all offer varying benefits. Dental fillings can be made from,

  • Silver amalgam
  • Gold
  • Composite resin
  • Porcelain

While metal fillings are more durable and last a bit longer one of the main issues our Pekin, IL, cosmetic dentists noticed was just how unsightly and noticeable metal fillings were. No one enjoys smiling or laughing knowing that people are seeing a mouth full of metal. This is where cosmetic fillings come in.

Why choose cosmetic fillings?

Cosmetic fillings are most often made from composite resin because not only is this material tooth-colored but it can also be matched to the shade of your tooth so that it will blend in flawlessly. No one should be able to see your filling, which is why cosmetic fillings are ideal.

Besides the most obvious benefit that cosmetic fillings are designed to match natural tooth enamel, the next benefit is that it also improves the strength of a tooth. As you can imagine, a decaying tooth isn’t as strong as a healthy one. Our goal is to be able to restore as much of the strength and resilience back into the tooth as possible. It’s possible that this composite filling could almost completely restore the tooth back to its original strength.

Plus, cosmetic fillings are placed under local anesthesia, which means that the area will be numb prior to removing the cavity. As a result, people experience little to no discomfort during this simple treatment.

If you have questions about getting your upcoming dental filling don’t hesitate to call your dentist. We would be happy to answer all of your questions and make sure you are ready and prepared for your upcoming dental procedure. Call Total Dental Care in Pekin, IL!

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