You probably have an image of a cavity as a hole that develops in your tooth due to improper diet and less-than-stellar oral hygiene. While these things are all true, you may not realize that tooth decay is actually a bacterial infection. The germs that cause cavities are essentially rotting your tooth structure as they multiply and infest your teeth. To stop decay, you will require treatment that includes cleaning the area of all bacteria and reinforcing the missing tooth structure with biocompatible materials. Winnetka cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, provides many patients with composite fillings which give all of the strength of traditional metal fillings with a look that blends right in with your natural smile.
The White Choice for Many
Metal (usually gold or amalgam) was the usual material of choice for dental restorations for many years. Crowns, inlays, onlays, and fillings have all transitioned from metal to composite-resin. This versatile material is inexpensive and readily available in the natural color of your teeth. A plastic based material, composite fillings begin in a pliable form that can be molded to fit your cavity. When exposed to a curing light, the material hardens to provide a strong restoration that blends in with the rest of your smile.
Biocompatible Restorations
When a cavity advances enough that it requires more structure than a filling, an inlay, onlay, or dental crown might be necessary. Inlays and onlays provide strength somewhere between a filling and a crown. Unlike fillings, these restorations are prefabricated out of ceramic material based on your measurements and impressions. Fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns are all biocompatible, making them a great solution for allergy issues or mercury concerns.
White Fillings from Winnetka Cosmetic Dentist
Your cosmetic dentist in Winnetka offers procedures that can help with a number of dental issues, including white fillings. You can reach our 60093 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
