Miami Essential Dental

Dental fillings help to fill cavities on the tooth surface. At Miami Essential Dental Clinic, you will get tooth-colored dental fillings. They look natural, are safe, and very effective. Our dentist will check the conditions of your teeth and cavities at first. Based on that analysis, they will decide if dental fillings are the best treatment method for your problem or not.

Dental fillings are hard substances used to fill holes in your teeth to repair it. The fillings are necessary to replace the damaged tooth structure that has been caused by tooth decay. It can repair worn, damaged, and decayed teeth.

The procedure starts with your dentist drilling a hole in your teeth. Then they will remove the decayed material from there. In case you feel any discomfort, you might be given local anesthesia to ease out. Depending on various factors, your dentist will choose the best type of fillings for your teeth. Each of them has its benefits and limitations. If you have any doubts or queries, you can talk to our expert dental professionals at Miami Essential Dental Clinic.

Your dentist would decide the best type of fillings that will suit your dental conditions. The options available are:

  • Gold fillings- They are one of the best and can last for many years. But they are quite expensive and will require multiple visits.
  • Silver fillings- They are relatively inexpensive but are quite noticeable due to their color and appearance.
  • Composite resins- These are matched according to the color of your teeth and hence are aesthetically pleasing. However, they can get stained from food and drinks.
  • Porcelain fillings- These are made in a lab and then are bonded to your teeth. They look like natural teeth and are stain-resistant. They cost similar to that of the gold fillings.