Before composite resin fillings were introduced, getting a cavity filled meant having silver spots throughout your smile. However, once white fillings became popular, patients could keep their uniform smile and still receive the necessary treatment. Nowadays, white fillings come in a number of varieties that patients can choose.
Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, your Downey, CA dentist, shares the differing types of white fillings available to patients.
The Many Varieties of White Fillings
- Composite resin. The go-to type of filling material is composite resin, which is made from powdered glass and plastic. Contrary to popular belief, resin fillings prove just as durable as amalgam material.
To complete this type of cavity filling, your Downey, CA dentist places the material in layers to create a stronger bond. Additionally, the dentist utilizes a specialized curing light to harden the material almost immediately. For this reason, patients can continue normal activities right after the treatment has concluded. - Ceramic. Another popular type of white filling is the ceramic variety. Made from porcelain material, these fillings have stain-resistant qualities that resin fillings lack. Additionally, ceramic material proves quite durable and appears natural amongst your surrounding teeth. The downside to these fillings is that they’re brittle and have the tendency to break easily. To prevent such incidences, dentist prefer to use ceramic material for inlays and onlays instead.
- Glass ionomers. The most recently introduced type of white filling is a glass ionomer, which have been manufactured from glass and acrylic material. These fillings work best for kids since their teeth will continue to change for a number of years. This way if your kiddos have childhood tooth decay, a glass ionomer filling helps avoid the need for stainless steel caps.
For Composite Resin Cavity Fillings, Visit Downey Family Dentistry
White fillings have become the preferred type of dental fillings. If you would like to learn more about white fillings, talk to Dr. Hakimzadeh. He can explains which types of white fillings would prove most beneficial for your particular case. To schedule an appointment with our Downey, CA dental practice, call us at (562) 472-2433. Also, visit our website for services, testimonials, and to learn more about our team. We proudly treat patients from Workman, Hollydale, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, and surrounding cities.
