Dental fillings at Cedar Park Premier Dentistry provided by our dentist Dr. Tiffany Kondoff include advanced composite fillings, also known as white fillings or tooth-colored fillings, which offer a superior alternative to traditional metal fillings. These restorations utilize the latest materials and techniques to ensure both functionality and aesthetic appeal, making them an excellent choice for dental health.
When You Might Need a Filling
Patients may require a dental filling when they have cavities, tooth decay, or minor fractures in their teeth. It’s important not to delay treatment, as untreated cavities can worsen over time, leading to more severe dental issues such as infections, abscesses, or even tooth loss. Promptly addressing these problems with composite fillings can prevent further damage, reduce the risk of pain or discomfort, and maintain the overall health of your teeth. After your exam and x-rays, Dr. Kondoff will be able to determine if you need a filling and how many surfaces of the tooth require repair. At Cedar Park Premier Dentistry, we emphasize early intervention to preserve your natural tooth structure and ensure long-lasting dental health.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the benefits of our advanced modern dentistry for a healthier, more beautiful smile.
Benefits of White Fillings
Compared to metal fillings, white fillings offer a number of benefits including:
- Tooth preservation: metal fillings are packed into a cavity, requiring a large amount of your natural tooth be drilled. White fillings are bonded to the tooth, sealing the cavity without the need for excessive enamel removal.
- Temperature resistance: metal fillings expand and contract with temperature fluctuations in your mouth, which can allow them to fall out, or chip, crack, or break a tooth. White fillings are not affected by temperature fluctuations and will remain solidly in place regardless of what you eat or drink.
- Superior protection: metal fillings fill, but do not seal a cavity, which may allow bacteria to seep underneath and cause tooth infection. White fillings, bonded to the tooth, prevent bacteria from entering the cavity.
- Nontoxic: metal fillings contain mercury. While there is some debate about how much mercury can leak into your system from fillings, there is no debate that mercury is a toxic substance linked to myriad health concerns. White fillings are made of a safe, nontoxic composite resin.
Given these benefits, Dr. Kondoff exclusively uses composite fillings, ensuring patients receive the safest and most effective treatments available. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the advantages of white fillings, please schedule an appointment at Cedar Park Premier Dentistry. We are committed to providing the highest quality dental care for our local community.
Contact Us Today
If you live in or around Cedar Park, Round Rock, or Pflugerville, Texas and would like more information on white fillings in Cedar Park, please contact Cedar Park Premier Dentistry today to schedule an appointment with dentist Dr. Kondoff.
