For more than 150 years, tooth decay and other types of
dental damage were treated with an amalgam of metals, including silver,
mercury, copper, tin, and other trace elements. While these types of fillings,
commonly called
amalgams, were
sufficient for restoring damaged teeth, they came with a number of drawbacks.
Today, composite resin fillings (often called white fillings or
tooth-colored fillings) are the
preferred restorative method for teeth that have succumbed to cavities, minor
cracks, and injury. At
Smile by
Design in
Virginia
Beach, VA,
Dr.
Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck offer a variety of natural-looking,
long-lasting
restorative
dentistry options, including
tooth-colored
fillings.
Why Choose
Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Tooth-colored
fillings have rapidly become the restoration method preferred by both
patients and dentists for a variety of reasons. One of the most obvious is
their aesthetic appeal and their ability to blend seamlessly with the enamel of
a patient’s natural dentition. While amalgam
fillings are dark and shiny, composite
resin fillings are carefully color-matched to the surrounding tooth
structure. The result is a beautifully restored smile that looks completely
natural.
The benefits of tooth-colored
fillings extend far beyond their cosmetic appeal. While the metals in amalgam fillings cause them to
adversely react to extreme temperatures, composite
resins maintain their original shape and size for improved stability over
time. You don’t have to worry about the strength of the seals between your
fillings and your teeth, and there’s no risk of leaking or microfractures as
there can be with amalgams. In
addition, tooth-colored fillings are
more conservative than their metal counterparts. This means that less of your
natural tooth must be removed in preparation for a tooth-colored filling as compared to a metal filling. As with all of our cosmetic and restorative
services, we will do everything we can to preserve as much of your natural
smile as possible while offering the most effective treatments available.
A
Healthier, More Natural Smile
If you currently have
amalgam
fillings and you’re interested in the possibilities afforded by
composite resin fillings, we invite you
to
contact us today
to schedule an appointment with
Drs.
Folck and Santos at
Smile by Design.
Our advanced technology, comforting amenities, and years of experience have
made our practice the premier destination for dental care in
Virginia Beach, VA. We look forward to
helping you and every member of your family achieve lasting oral health and
beautiful smiles for life. Our warm, welcoming dental office proudly serves
families from throughout
Virginia Beach,
Sandbridge, Fort Story, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and beyond.
However it happens, losing teeth is always a traumatizing experience. Gaps in your smile negatively affect more than your confidence — they can also interfere with the way you speak, eat and chew. The key to avoiding tooth loss is knowing why it happens, and what you can do to stop it. Keep reading to learn about the top four causes of tooth loss from the Virginia Beach dentist you trust at Smile By Design.
When you think of your smile, naturally, you’re going to picky. Everyone is. Your smile is one of the most important traits you can show off to other people. If there is something going on with your smile that you don’t like, we’d like to help you. At our office in Virginia Beach, VA, we know a thing or two about giving people the smiles that they want. Tooth-colored fillings are just another way we can transform your smile into a beautiful work of art. Dr. Stephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck are here to alleviate any imperfections and get your smile back to looking and feeling great. Smile By Design truly raises the bar when it comes to providing patients with a smile they can proudly show off for years to come. Are you ready for a smile that will turn heads in all the right ways? Tooth-colored fillings are where it’s at!
