White Fillings
White Fillings In Novi, Michigan
Serving Ann Arbor and the Metro Detroit area
Dr. Serra is proud to offer white fillings in the Detroit, Michigan area. White fillings include porcelain fillings and composite fillings. They are also known as metal-free fillings and are used to restore your teeth or to repair dental problems such as growing cavities. They can also replace old metal fillings with an aesthetically pleasing alternative that can be matched to the natural color of your teeth.
Older metal fillings are now thought by some to be potentially damaging because metal amalgam fillings do not bond to your teeth like white fillings, some of your natural tooth structure needs to be removed in order for a metal amalgam filling to be fitted. White fillings look more natural and are more fracture resistant, making them virtually unnoticeable and practically part of your teeth themselves.
One advantage of composite white fillings is that in most cases they can be applied in one visit. After Dr. Serra removes the decayed part of the tooth, he will etch its surface with a mild acid solution. The prepared surface is then brushed with a bonding agent followed by several thin layers of the composite. Finally, the tooth-colored composite is hardened with a special light and polished.
Some porcelain fillings, known as inlays or onlays, require more than one visit since they are made in a laboratory to fit perfectly in or on the surface of your tooth. Inlays and onlays are becoming less common because when they are indicated over composite white fillings, cosmetic dentists generally opt for full coverage of the tooth with crowns or correct front surfaces of teeth with porcelain veneers.
Because of the affordability, natural look, and speed of application, white fillings have become a popular solution to restoring a great looking smile. If you have a cavity or are embarrassed by the ungainly sight of old metal amalgam fillings, white fillings may be the solution for you.
Contact us to schedule an initial consultation about white fillings today at Dr. Serra's Detroit, Michigan cosmetic dentistry office.
