Some things are best when they aren’t noticed and contribute to the whole without taking the spotlight. This can be quite literally true of lighting, of percussion in a music track or of make up: They contribute to an effect, one which their being recognised might shatter. White fillings follow this logic. Amalgam fillings, alas, do not. Both types of filling do prevent plaque from attacking the pulp housed in the tooth, but only one makes it look like you haven’t got a filling at all.
The trouble with those amalgam fillings
Sadly, metal amalgam fillings don’t just stand out from their pearly white brethren, they may also be marginally toxic. The amalgam used in producing these fillings contains mercury, a very toxic substance, and scientists do concur that the presence of mercury in such fillings may leak mercury into one’s mouth. Typically, the exact effect of mercury on the mouth is up for debate: Some scientists claim the small amount of mercury is enough to pose a health risk, other scientists do not. If you’d prefer to bypass said debate entirely, you could, however, just opt for the white resin fillings…
A little too conspicuous
The dark tone of amalgam fillings is but a few shades removed from the very effects of decay they respond to. Yes, they protect your teeth from further damage, but they also serve as a souvenir of said erosion. With white fillings, you’ll probably forget you ever had work done in the first place.
The importance of fillings
The erosion of your tooth enamel results from plaque acids and bacteria attacking your teeth. If the bacteria manages to make it to your inner tooth pulp, your tooth can become infected and may need to be removed. Brushing and flossing regularly is the best way to prevent this, but it is imperative that, if your enamel is bypassed, you get a filling. A filling will provide ample protection and will prevent you requiring further costly treatments (such as a root canal) or losing the tooth entirely.
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Call us at Liverpool Implants and Aesthetics Dental Spa if a white filling sounds like something you’d be interested in. We hope to hear from you soon!
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