When a cavity develops on a tooth, it is time for you to seek treatment from your dentist. Your dentist’s restorative dental work can expertly remove decay from a tooth, and leave you with a stable, effective restoration. What you might not realize is that current dental materials make it possible to restore a tooth without altering its appearance. For instance, your dental filling can appear to look like your regular enamel, as the composite resin material can match the surrounding color and texture. A dental crown made of porcelain can go unnoticed by observers, as its material sticks close to the appearance of your regular teeth.
Moving From Metal To Composite Resin Fillings
Why should your dentist choose composite resin instead of metal for your fillings? There are upsides based on the appearance, as well as the function. Composite resin looks more like enamel than metal, and it can bond directly to your tooth. A metal filling is not able to bond in this way, and any slight space that develops between the tooth and the filling can be a new home for bacteria. The metal fillings can also be uncomfortable because they can expand and constrict more when your tooth is exposed to temperature extremes.
Placing A Porcelain Dental Crown On Your Tooth
A porcelain dental crown may not hold up to pressure as well as something like a metal crown, but it offers the most life-like appearance of your material options. If the crown is meant for a tooth that is nearer to the front of your smile, that can be important.
