Modern dental offices offer aesthetic options when treating dental issues. Your dentist in Tampa, FL, is pleased to offer tooth-colored fillings for a beautiful finish. This means no metal or silver to detract from your smile.
Let’s explore dental restorations and why most patients (and dentists!) prefer the advantages of tooth-colored fillings.
About Dental Fillings
Silver amalgam fillings have been the go-to option for decades. They did an excellent job restoring the treated tooth and keeping it healthy. However, the amalgam tended to contract and expand over time. Additionally, when raised away from the tooth, the silver gave a grayish or dark hue to the tooth’s enamel. Dentists had to remove healthy tooth material for the best results.
With tooth-colored fillings in Tampa, FL, we remove less dental enamel to keep more of the tooth intact. Additionally, no one can tell you’ve had treatment with the dentist. The fillings blend effortlessly with the teeth. And unlike amalgam fillings, the tooth-colored option is mercury-free. Of course, studies show that mercury fillings are safe, but patients often feel better when they can avoid them.
Besides treating cavities, tooth-colored fillings can be used in dental bonding to hide tooth flaws like chips, discoloration, and cracks.
Lowering Your Cavity Risks
- Visit your dentist every six months for dental exams and teeth cleanings.
- Brush your teeth at least twice daily.
- Floss your teeth at least once daily.
- Talk to your dentist if you notice oral health changes like tooth discoloration or a dark spot on the enamel.
- Adopt a diet low in sugar and acidity, avoiding soda and fruit juice most of the time.
Contact Your Tampa Dentist Today to Schedule an Appointment
If it’s time for your next dental checkup and professional teeth cleaning, or if you have questions for our team, please call us today. Your healthy smile is our top priority.
