Particularly if you speak with friends, you look around online, or you spend a lot of time reflecting before you visit us for a tooth-colored dental filling, you may end up accumulating quite a lot of questions. This, of course, is something we welcome! We are always glad to extend the details and facts you’re seeking, so your feelings about caring for your smile are positive. To get the ball rolling, we’d like to begin by offering up information in response to questions we very commonly hear from our own patients.
Questions and Answers
Question: Is it possible that when you place a dental filling, my tooth is just going to end up breaking within a day or two?
Answer: While you may have heard of something like this happening to a friend or relative, this is not something you need to worry about. We only place fillings when you have sufficient dental tissue left. If the remaining tissue is too thin, we may suggest a crown instead to prevent further damage from occurring.
Question: I’ve heard that tooth-colored dental fillings are actually better for teeth because you don’t need to remove as much tissue to place them. Is this accurate?
Answer: It is. When you compare the amount of tissue we must remove from your decayed tooth for an amalgam filling with the amount removed for a composite filling, we can preserve more of your tooth with the white filling. This means we may be able to extend the long-term life of that tooth.
Question: Is it true that tooth-colored dental fillings cannot last very long and that it makes more sense to just place metal?
Answer: This is not true. When white fillings were first introduced decades ago, they did not have the staying power they have today. Modern composite fillings will give you years if not decades worth of wear, while offering additional benefits.
See Us For A Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings
Schedule your tooth-colored filling with us to repair a tooth that has been affected by decay with beautiful results. To learn more, schedule an appointment or initial consultation by calling Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI today at (248) 852-1820.
