White/Porcelain Fillings

Calgary, Alberta

Advances in modern dentistry have made the use of metal fillings obsolete in most cases. Instead, the materials used for cavity fillings today are typically either composite bonding (sometimes called “white fillings”) or porcelain fillings.

At the Aesthetic Dental Studio, white fillings expert Calgary Dentist, Dr. Gordon Chee and his team are committed to the cosmetic and functional advantages of non-metal dentistry. Find out more how your smile could benefit from white fillings by contacting Dr. Chee’s Calgary, Alberta office.


More About Composite “White” Fillings

The solution for many types of cavities today is dental composite bonding. With composite bonding, the cavity is filled with a material that closely resembles the color of your natural teeth; hence the term, “white filling.” The material is actually a combination of glass or quartz filler in resin.

Composite fillings are designed to not only provide long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing results for patients but also to restore and strengthen a tooth. In fact, most composite fillings, unlike the old metal fillings, involve removing only a small amount of natural tooth during a cavity-filling procedure.

Composite bonding can be a good option for small- to medium-size cavities and for areas of the mouth with moderate chewing pressure. The material, however, is not well-suited for larger cavities, which require a stronger type of material for lasting benefits, or for areas in the mouth where there will be extreme chewing pressure.


More About Porcelain Fillings

In cases where a cavity is found over a larger tooth surface, a porcelain filling may be recommended over the composite filling.

Porcelain (or ceramic) fillings are known for their increased strength and longevity. Dental authorities like the American Dental Association have stated that porcelain fillings are some of the most wear-resistant dental restorations available today. (However, these types of fillings can cause wear and tear to other teeth if the surface is not polished smoothly.)

Porcelain fillings also closely match a tooth’s natural color.


Replacing Those Old Metal Fillings

Many cosmetic dentists today are recommending the replacement of the older metal (mercury and amalgram) fillings with composite or porcelain fillings for two reasons: to improve the appearance of a patient’s smile and to fortify teeth weakened by the metal fillings.

If you have metal fillings and would like to discuss your options for replacing them with natural-colored fillings, please contact the office of Calgary, Alberta Dentist, Dr. Gordon Chee at the Aesthetic Dental Studio.

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