When a person has a cavity, they will need to have a filling. There are two common types of fillings that dentists uses. One is the traditional silver amalgam filling, which can be quite costly, depending on the current price of silver. The other option is a white filling, which makes the restored tooth look natural, rather than having silver showing. These white fillings are very popular for those who need work done on their front teeth. The disadvantages are that they are more expensive, and take longer to do, so patients are in dental chairs for a lot longer than they would like.
There are many advantages to having white fillings in Toronto. For instance, they bond directly to the teeth, so they can restore teeth to nearly their original strength. They don’t weaken teeth like silver fillings do, and the look natural. Often, with silver fillings, teeth are extremely sensitive to hot and cold. When white fillings are used, teeth are much less sensitive. Many people don’t like silver fillings because they contain mercury. This is not the case with white composite fillings. Another advantage to white fillings is that they require less removal of the tooth than silver fillings.
Even though white composite fillings are extremely popular, there are some advantages to having silver fillings done instead. For instance, they are much less expensive. This is because the silver used is cheaper than the materials needed to create white fillings. Often, insurance companies will only cover silver fillings, because they are less expensive. Silver fillings also take a lot less time to do. If people are having back teeth filled, it is not necessary that these teeth look natural, because no one can see them in the first place. This is another good reason to opt for the less expensive silver fillings from dentists in Toronto.
Those who enjoy an alcoholic beverage on a daily basis is best off with silver fillings. This is because alcohol can weaken and damage composite fillings. When fillings and other dental work is needed, contact 2th Dental at St. Clair Bathurst and his dental team to learn about the best options for every dental issue.
