Milford Dentists List Four Reasons Why You Need White Fillings

Andrea Clarke of Milford Dentists explain why they haven’t placed a dental amalgam filling since 1999, and how a beautiful ‘silver-less’ smile can be yours for the asking at the Milford Dentists clinic on the North Shore.

Mercury amalgam (or silver) dental fillings have historically been used to repair a tooth affected by decay, cracks or fractures. However today, if you have been diagnosed with a cavity, there are alternatives to amalgam available that are recommended by dentists which are stronger, safer and also more durable. White fillings (also known as composite resin fillings or tooth coloured fillings), unlike those metal fillings of the past, are virtually invisible, long lasting and can be shaded by dentists to match the colour of your teeth.

So why do Milford Dentists choose metal-free, composite synthetic resin fillings and why should you? Firstly, if you want your teeth to look naturally white and not darken or tarnish to an unsightly colour, Milford Dentists will colour match the tooth to your existing teeth for an undetectable finish, natural look and feel, compared to the longer term unsightly results from silver fillings.

White or composite fillings from Milford Dentists are made of materials that actually bond to your tooth tissue from the inside, strengthening your teeth and providing additional support for up to a decade. 

Because composite fillings can be created in smaller preparations, less of your tooth structure is lost and less drilling is also required. Once bonded, the composite filling will also not change shape over time and wear the same as your tooth keeping your dental repair stable and secure.

White fillings, as compared to amalgam, are not temperature-sensitive. Amalgam fillings expand and contract due to hot and cold environments, which can cause hairline fractures and tooth sensitivity. Tiny cracks in the amalgam material or between the filling and natural tooth structure may result in bacterial reinvasion, causing larger issues with decay than were initially encountered.

Finally, white fillings are made from acrylic and glass particles, contain no toxic substances, and can seal your tooth and stabilise its structure far more effectively than amalgam. As with most dental repairs, although the results are not permanent and eventually require replacement, composite resin fillings are very durable and can offer what Milford Dentists believe is a safer, stable more effective solution to the repair of teeth, so for all your dental requirements, including dental implants and emergency dentistry, please go to http://www.milforddentists.co.nz .