{"id":793,"date":"2023-05-31T01:31:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T01:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signaturedental.ombion.dev\/?page_id=793"},"modified":"2023-07-05T22:19:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T22:19:14","slug":"tooth-fillings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/general-dentistry\/tooth-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Fillings &#038; Sealants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fillings<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_027ff0-43 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_01f76c-df{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_01f76c-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_01f76c-df\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mercury-free Practice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We strive to be a mercury-free practice However, many people still have silver\/mercury amalgam fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver\/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/inlays-onlays\">Porcelain inlays and Tooth Colored Restorations (onlays)<\/a>&nbsp;create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth.&nbsp;<strong>These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of Silver Fillings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver fillings have many drawbacks. The edges of the silver filling can wear down, become weak or break. This results in the tooth not being protected and lets cavities get started once again. With age, the metal of a silver filling expands, contracts, and can split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silver fillings contain 50 percent mercury. They can corrode, leak and cause stains on your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fortunately, silver fillings can safely be replaced with Tooth-Colored Restorations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Tooth-Colored Restorations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many advantages to tooth-colored restorations. Resin onlays are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth. Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the resin used in tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride this can help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and does not require placement at the gum line, which is healthier for your gums!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The result is a beautiful smile!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_fdc242-c1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_fdc242-c1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_fdc242-c1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_19715b-9e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_19715b-9e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:330px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_19715b-9e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_19715b-9e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_19715b-9e figure{max-width:330px;}.kb-image_19715b-9e .image-is-svg, .kb-image_19715b-9e .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_19715b-9e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image_19715b-9e img.kb-img, .kb-image_19715b-9e .kb-img img{-webkit-mask-image:url(https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks\/includes\/assets\/images\/masks\/circle.svg);mask-image:url(https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks\/includes\/assets\/images\/masks\/circle.svg);-webkit-mask-size:auto;mask-size:auto;-webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat;mask-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-mask-position:center;mask-position:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_19715b-9e\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fillings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fillings.jpg 250w, https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fillings-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replacing Silver Fillings With a Tooth Colored Restoration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can have your silver fillings replaced with tooth-colored restorations (onlays). This process requires two appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your First Appointment<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The old filling is removed along with any additional decay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An impression is made of your teeth. A model of your teeth is made and sent to the lab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A temporary onlay is placed on the tooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the Lab:<\/strong> A resin is carefully placed into the model of your teeth. It is then designed to look natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Second Appointment<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The temporary onlay is removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A conditioning gel is placed on your tooth to prepare it for the new onlay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonding cement is placed on the tooth and a high intensity light bonds the resin to the tooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tooth is then polished.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your teeth are restored to a natural look and feel, they are stronger and the tooth is protected!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_922a18-fd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_da9d8f-cd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_da9d8f-cd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Amalgam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental Amalgam is a commonly used dental filling that has been used for over 150 years. It is a mixture of mercury with at least one other metal. Amalgam has many advantages over other restorative material, such as low cost, strength, durability, and bacteriostatic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amalgam is used in dentistry for a number of reasons. It is relatively easy to use and manipulate during placement; it remains soft for a short time so it can be packed to fill any irregular volume, and then forms a hard compound. Amalgam possesses greater longevity than other direct restorative materials, such as composite. On average, <strong>most amalgam restorations serve for 10 to 12 years<\/strong>, whereas resin-based composites serve for about half that time. However, with recent improvements in composite material science and a better understanding of the technique-sensitivity of placement, it should be noted that this difference is decreasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are circumstances in which composite (white fillings) serves better than amalgam; when amalgam is not indicated, or when a more conservative preparation would be beneficial, composite is the recommended restorative material. These situations would include small occlusal restorations, in which amalgam would require the removal of a more sound tooth structure, as well as in \u201cenamel sites beyond the height of contour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs has concluded that both amalgam and composite materials are considered safe and effective for tooth restoration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_02c75f-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_02c75f-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_02c75f-0a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Sealants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, dental sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic \u201ccoating\u201d is painted onto the surface of the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sealants effectively \u201cseals\u201d the deep grooves, acting as a barrier and protecting enamel from plaque and acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sealants protect the depressions and grooves of your teeth from food particles and plaque that brushing and flossing can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy to apply, sealants take only a few minutes to seal each tooth. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and can last several years before a reapplication is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adults can benefit from sealants in the fight against tooth decay.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fillings Mercury-free Practice We strive to be a mercury-free practice However, many people still have silver\/mercury amalgam fillings in their mouths from years past. 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