Fillings

What are fillings?

Teeth that have been affected by tooth decay (caries or cavities) require a filling. There are many different types of fillings, including:

• Composite resins: Also know as white fillings, a composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide) that is used primarily for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
  

Other alternatives to restoring damaged or decayed teeth:

Inlays/Onlays:

When the biting surface of a back tooth needs a restoration, an excellent choice is often a porcelain inlay or onlay. Porcelain restorations have many benefits. Like all restorations, porcelain protects your tooth and is a very strong and durable material.

All Porcelain onlays, and inlays can be constructed to replace both mercury and semi permanent white fillings. They can also restore teeth to their natural form and anatomy so you can chew and crush foods properly. Porcelain onlays can create a beautiful, clean, natural mouth with strengthened teeth for health and longevity.

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