Fillings
Tooth COlored Filling
A Tooth Colored Filling, or “composite,” builds back missing tooth structure to its original form. The tooth coloured filling is made from a blend of safe plastic resins. These substances mimic many of the qualities of natural tooth structure, such as wear-residence and translucency. The materials used also helps to strengthen teeth and prevent further fillings.
Silver Filling
A silver filling is an “amalgam” or metal filling that builds back missing tooth structure to its original form. The silver filling consists of a blend of safe metal materials to restore the tooth back to its original form. Silver fillings are durable and the most reliable choice for large cavities or those that occur in the back teeth where a lot of force is needed to chew.
Cracked Filling
A cracked filling is a dental restoration in your tooth that has failed because it has broken into pieces. In this case, a thorough examination of the tooth and an x-ray will be taken to help determine the ideal treatment option. If possible, we will simply replace the dental filling.
Discolored Filling
A discolored filling is a tooth filling that gets dark as it ages. The dark appearance may be around the edge of the tooth, underneath the filling or within the filling itself. Discoloured fillings may be caused by leaking around the edges of a filling or straining from things we put in our mouth. When fluids leak underneath a filling, staining and decay may develop.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is an antimicrobial liquid that is used on cavities to help stop tooth decay. It can also be used to treat tooth sensitivity. Depending on your dentist’s assessment of your decay risk, multiple applications of SDF may be necessary. Treatment with SDF does not eliminate the need for dental restorations to repair function or esthetics.