For years, dentists have used traditional amalgam fillings to treat tooth decay. So why does Dr. Carmen’s Norman office use tooth-colored fillings? Well, there are a few reasons.
One is that tooth-colored fillings come with a cosmetic benefit. Tooth-colored fillings, as the name suggests, are tooth-colored. So when you smile, you end up showing off beautiful, healthy teeth instead of dark fillings. That’s because tooth-colored fillings can be shaded to blend in exactly with your teeth. Only you and Dr. Carmen will even know you have fillings.
But as great as this cosmetic benefit is, there are also the practical benefits to consider. Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings are bonded to your teeth and actually support your tooth’s structure. And because they’re bonded together, you can look forward to long lasting protection.
Amalgam fillings, meanwhile, can break down, change shape, and even begin to crack. Tooth-colored fillings won’t do this. They’ll keep their same shape, and they can even last for as long as 7 to 10 years, which is as long as traditional fillings can last.
Because of all this, we consider tooth-colored fillings a conservative solution. Conservative dentistry is all about letting you keep as much of your natural smile as possible, and that’s precisely what tooth-colored fillings let us do. And the more of your natural tooth structure that you get to keep, the healthier your smile is likely to be in the future.
A Conservative Solution for Boosting Your Smile
If you live in Norman, Moore, Central Oklahoma, or near the University of Oklahoma, we’d be more than happy to answer your questions about tooth-colored fillings. Call our office today to schedule a consultation appointment, or your next checkup, with Dr. Carmen.