White Filling

Here at Affordable Dentistry of South Florida, we use the latest US-made materials for the aesthetic restoration of teeth.

In what cases filling is an option?

Dental white filling (metal-free filling) is a great option when the tooth is more than 70% intact or when restoring a tooth after an injury. In case of significant destruction, we restore with ceramic inlays/Onlays or dental crowns made of zirconium dioxide (Zirconia crowns).

Advantages of getting fillings at Affordable Dentistry of South Florida

• Professionals with over 10 years of experience;
• 100% painless treatment;
• Durable materials: restorations can last more than 10 years (with proper care).

What material is used at Affordable Dentistry of South Florida

It is a light-curing composite that hardens under the use of ultraviolet radiation. In its original form, white filling looks like a gel so dentists can accurately copy the anatomical shape of the tooth and properly restore the missing parts of the tooth.

Perfect fit and minimal shrinkage of the white filling can minimize the risk of new caries.

Here at Affordable Dentistry of South Florida, we can provide affordable prices for dental services. Our dental office has options for any budget.

Advantages of white dental filling:

• Absolute safety and they are hypoallergenic
• Non-toxic
• Withstand a significant chewing load
• Excellent for polishing
• They have a natural shine of healthy tooth enamel.

Suitable for all patients.

Top 5 questions about white dental fillings:

• How is dental filling done at Affordable Dentistry of South Florida?

Our dentist applies a numbing gel to the gums. Once this has taken effect, they inject a local anesthetic into the gum. Using a drill or another specialized tool, the dentist removes the decayed area of the tooth. Then they fill in the hole in the tooth.

• How long can tooth decay go untreated?

Like most ailments, the longer you leave a cavity without treatment, the worse it’s going to get. In a span of 3-6 months cavities can reach the nerve of your tooth. In some cases when a dental cavity is very deep and a dental x-ray shows that it’s right next to the nerve you may be late for a regular filling. Instead, the dentist may recommend doing a Root Canal Treatment.

• What happens if a cavity is too deep?

If your tooth decays to the enamel or dentin, a filling will be enough to repair it. However, if you do not treat the cavity with a filling, the decay will likely make its way to the nerve tissue, the deepest layer of the tooth. When this happens, you will need a Root Canal Treatment to repair your cavity.

• When is a cavity too big to fill?

If the decay reaches your tooth’s main structure, called dentin, then a filling can replace the lost tooth structure after your dentist has cleaned the cavity of bacteria and infection. If after cleaning caries there is less than 70% of the natural tooth remains, then the dentist may offer to support the weak tooth with a zirconia crown.

•  Is it better to get a filling or a crown?

Crowns are best when:  A large portion of the tooth needs filling. A filling doesn’t always protect the tooth over the long term. If a big portion of the tooth needs a filling, a crown might be a better option. The filling can act as a wedge when you chew, putting pressure on the tooth and causing fractures.

Here at Affordable Dentistry of South Florida, our professional doctors can replace old fillings or amalgam fillings. Please feel free to call our dental office to schedule your first appointment with us.