What are the benefits of white fillings?
Tooth decay
Tooth decay, which can result in caries or cavities, is a surprisingly common dental condition, especially prevalent in the western world due to the large amounts of sugar present in popular diets. The sugar content of our food can be metabolised by certain naturally occurring non-pathogenic bacterial species found in our oral cavity, which release acidic compounds as end products. These chemicals are able to enter into a chemical reaction with the calcium phosphate that can be found in various components of the teeth, including the enamel and the dentine, which can lead to the formation of cavities. While tooth decay is not considered a serious condition, it can be really unpleasant, and it can have more severe consequences if it is not treated in time. Advanced tooth decay may even lead to tooth loss. While cavities cannot be cured, they are both treatable and preventable. Formerly cavities were often treated with amalgam fillings, but they are being increasingly replaced by white fillings. If you are interested in getting white fillings Ormskirk, do not hesitate to book an appointment with us today.
Complications with cavities
While cavities themselves aren’t a serious cause for concern, it is best to get treatment for them as soon as possible. If cavities are left untreated, they can often cause serious tooth infections, or dental abscesses as well. If the pulp tissue in the core of each tooth gets infected by the bacteria causing the cavity formation, it is very likely that the given tooth will be lost. The most common symptoms of tooth decay are brown or black discolouration, bad breath, sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, and dental pain. Dental pain is often the first symptom of tooth decay that gets noticed by patients. It is very important to get treatment for cavities as soon as you can, as fillings can prevent further decay. It is also very important to try and prevent the formation of cavities by brushing your teeth at least twice a day, using dental floss and using an antibacterial mouthwash. If you would like to get white fillings Ormskirk, get in touch with us today for an appointment.
White fillings
There are numerous types of fillings on the market. Formerly the most popular fillings were amalgam fillings. These are increasingly discontinued due to two main reasons. One of them is that the term amalgam refers to an alloy of mercury with another metal. It has been reported that small amounts of mercury have leaked from amalgam fillings. Mercury is a toxic heavy metal which can accumulate in the body without elimination over time. The other reason is that some patients had aesthetic concerns associated with the metallic colour of amalgam fillings. White fillings on the other hand do not contain any heavy metals, and they are also more difficult to notice, as they blend into the white background colour of the teeth. White fillings are frequently made out of a composite material, and they tend to last for a long time. If you would like to find out more about white fillings Ormskirk, visit our website for our contact details and get in touch with us.