Traditionally metal amalgam fillings were used to restore decayed teeth. However these could be easily spotted in the mouth and give an unpleasant look to the mouth area. Also, amalgam fillings were found to create dental toxicity which caused some unexplained symptoms and diseases. When it comes to white fillings the teeth stay protected without the need to be exposed to mercury toxicity. It also helps retain the healthy and natural looking smile.

When acids from plaque and bacteria successfully remove the enamel from the surface of the teeth and moves into the dentin material of the tooth, the tooth begins to decay. Once the bacterium passes the dentin, it will enter the dental chamber and attack the pulp. Once the dental pulp gets infected the tooth becomes technically dead and the patient would require a root canal treatment.  However with the help of white fillings the teeth can be sealed to avoid damage.

Advantage and Disadvantage

While amalgam fillings are strong and can easily withstand the pressure from chewing, they do not bond with the tooth as well as the white fillings do.  Because white fillings bond well with the tooth, they add to the strength of the tooth as well. Once white fillings are put in place they will be cured with heat to stay strong.

In comparison to Amalgam fillings, White fillings require less drilling, as the dentist will not really need to shape the teeth to hold the filling. This allows the dentist to save a lot more of the healthy teeth.

White fillings are great especially when it comes to the aesthetics. They blend very well with the colour of the teeth and therefore avoid undesired attention to the mouth area. Many people who opt for amalgam filling tend to restrain their smile to hide the fillings. This behaviour can easily affect their self-esteem negatively and cause long term problems. If you would like more information about white fillings, please contact Liverpool Dental Spa and speak to a member of the team today.