When it comes to dental work most people want a great looking smile. Gone are the days in which you had to have your mouth filled with metals leaving you looking like Jaws off the old James Bond movies. There are many options for you if you need to get some dental work done. Fillings for cavities are the most common procedure that a dentist will make. This is good news for you if you have to get a filling because you can be confident your dentist nows how to fill cavities. If you have let your teeth get to much bacteria built on them then the tooth starts to decay and unless you get rid of the bacteria it will continue to decay until the tooth is gone. If let go to long decay can get into your jaw bone and cause major problems. A dentist will drill out the decay and fill in the space with a variety of materials.
Most people are staying away from metal fillings because they don’t like the look. In truth a composite filling can be put into the drilled hole of a tooth and be made to look like it is a normal tooth. This is a great option for teeth that are exposed to view. If the filling you are getting is on a tooth that can be easily seen when you smile a composite filling may be the option you want to go with. However if you are getting a molar filled you may want to think about getting a metal filling. Your two options of metal fillings are usually between a gold and silver look. These are good for back teeth because they are stronger. Your molars are used in chewing and will cause a lot of stress on your fillings, you want to make sure that whatever you put back there is going to last.
Talk to a Fresno Dentist about what kind of filling is best for you at fresnodentistpractice.com.
