Archive for February, 2012
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Tooth-colored fillings are certainly more attractive than their silver or amalgam predecessors. Fortunately, in dentistry, beauty alone is not enough to qualify any restorative material as acceptable. The restorative material of choice must first be biocompatible and safe for the body. It must also be strong enough to withstand the forces of eating and chewing. Finally, the material should be stable enough to endure the rapid temperature changes of the mouth as well as the constant moisture of the saliva. By offering tooth-colored fillings, your dentist has the ability to restore your teeth while adding strength and beauty.
For many years, amalgam was the most suitable restorative material available. Though not very appealing esthetically, amalgam was one of the few materials to meet or exceed the other important standards.
Today, your family dentist has access to state of the art dental materials that can address all of the clinical requirements while maintaining a higher level of esthetics. Tooth-colored fillings are an example of the advancements in available dental materials.
Right away, it is easy to appreciate the appearance of tooth-colored fillings. Available in a range of shades and multiple levels of translucencies, your dentist is able to blend these restorations perfectly with the shade of your enamel. Tooth-colored fillings will enable you to laugh and smile freely, with no worries about exposing dark silver fillings on the tops and sides of the teeth.
Impressively strong adhesive materials keep tooth-colored fillings bonded directly to the teeth. This bond adds additional strength to the teeth, but also reduces the risk of bacteria seeping in between the filling and the enamel. When bacteria are allowed to invade the space between the filling and the tooth, decay can develop; a major disadvantage to previously used materials such as amalgam.
Tooth-colored fillings can be made from various formulations of resins and porcelains that are safe for the body. These materials do not contain mercury or other questionable substances and do not conduct temperature sensations to the rest of the tooth. Patients typically notice significantly less temperature sensitivity in comparison to metal filling materials.
By offering tooth-colored fillings, your dentist has the ability to restore your teeth while adding strength and beauty. For more information about how tooth-colored fillings can improve your health and your smile, call Alpine Dental Center, serving the Thornton area, to schedule your appointment today.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
 If your teeth are severely decayed, heavily worn down, injured or damaged, porcelain crowns might be the best treatment for restoration.
Conditions Treated with Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns are highly versatile and can be used to treat a wide range of problems with your teeth. Your dentist can help you decide if crowns are the best possible treatment for your individual issues. Some problems treated with crowns include:
- Teeth damaged by trauma
- Severely cracked teeth
- Seriously decayed teeth
- Teeth that have been treated with a root canal
In many of these cases, treatment with a porcelain crown will help you keep a tooth that might otherwise require removal. Keeping your tooth intact will help maintain proper alignment of the rest of your teeth, preventing long-term problems with wear and tear, proper bite, or other issues that can affect your dental health.
How Porcelain Crowns Work
Porcelain crowns are placed in the same way as traditional metal crowns. First, the tooth is modified to make room for the crown to fit over it. Then your dentist makes a mold of the tooth, from which your permanent crown is manufactured. Porcelain crowns are made of a natural-looking material that matches the color of your other teeth.
While the final crown is being manufactured, your tooth will be protected with a temporary crown. When the permanent crown is completed, it replaces the temporary crown. The porcelain crown is bonded to the tooth with a special bonding agent. Your newly repaired tooth will look completely natural, without the distracting appearance of a metal crown.
To find out more about how porcelain crowns can help preserve your tooth and keep your smile bright and natural looking, please contact our Thornton CO office at 303-428-6367. We can evaluate your condition and recommend the best treatment for your damaged, injured or severely decayed tooth.
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