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Fillings

 

What Are The Benefits Of Fillings?

Apart from their aesthetics, fillings restore the integrity of your teeth and,  In the case of composite fillings, they blend in with your natural teeth so no one will even notice you have fillings. The procedure is relatively painless and a filling can be done in one visit to the dentist.

 

Different Types Of Fillings

Queen Square Dental offers a number of options for fillings and with new advances in dental technology, there are better fillings becoming available all the time. The types of fillings most commonly used in dental restoration include: Amalgam and Composite

Amalgam - Amalgam has been used for many years to replace decayed areas within teeth. It's an excellent material for this purpose. Amalgam is a strong, stable substance which contains mercury, that holds up well when placed in a moist environment. It's also a good choice because it can tolerate the dramatic changes in the temperature within your mouth."
 

 

Composite Fillings

These are the most common types of fillings. They are made from a special resin that is the same colour as natural teeth. This means the fillings blend into the teeth making them barely noticeable. Composite fillings also bond to the tooth structure, making it stronger.

 

Composite fillings are also gentler on your teeth and less drilling is required to prepare your teeth for a composite filling. This same compound can also be used to repair any tooth that has minor damage just as teeth that have been worn, chipped or broken. The downside to composite fillings is that you may need to have the filling replaced every five years or so.

   

Why Your Dentist May Recommend Fillings

Dentists may recommend fillings due to:
- Decay
- Shape and colour change
- Restore missing parts of the tooth
- Cosmetic correction

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