White Fillings

The best white filings in the market today are made of dental composite, porcelain or resin materials and their purpose is to treat various tooth problems. For example, where there is tooth decay, dentists will get rid of the decay, treat the tooth and cover it with white filling. The end result of this procedure is as natural as can be.

Unlike before, dentists are now using white fillings instead of mercury amalgam fillings because they are healthier and inconspicuous when compared to mercury amalgam fillings which are not only toxic but highly conspicuous.

In cases where decay has worn or destroyed the enamel and left the inner dentin exposed, white fillings may be used as inlays to fill the inner tooth cavities. The white filler will not only rebuild the inner tooth but will also protect it from decaying further since it provides a stronger tooth structure. As onlays, white fillings are outlined to fill a depleted tooth cusp especially around the inner molar teeth. To repair the outer tooth surfaces, porcelain crowns can also be used as onlays, this procedure will also promote a healthier bite and better chewing capacity.

White fillings are used to repair teeth that are damaged and to put a stop to dental decay in the inner tooth pulp or the roots of the teeth. White composite fillings are also used to restore chipped and fractured teeth or as treatment for reshaping the teeth with the end result being a strengthened structure and an improved function. When the tooth structure is strong, food particles and plaque will no longer be trapped as easily as before.

Dental veneers may also be fashioned with white dental composite. This is done to make the tooth stronger and therefore much healthier. Dental composite veneer treatment is available for those operating on a tight budget or those who wish to improve only a few teeth.