Beautiful, Natural-Looking White Cavity Fillings

White Cavity Filling in Langley BC Area

Despite being diligent about oral care at home, cavities may still happen. Fortunately, fillings are safer and more natural-looking than ever. We repair cavities with tooth-colored restorations at Smile365 Dental in Langley, British Columbia. These white cavity fillings blend in seamlessly with your natural tooth, so they don’t negatively impact the appearance of your smile.

Traditional Dental Fillings vs. White Fillings

Silver amalgam fillings have been used for many years to repair cavities. Chosen for their durability, they are rarely used anymore. For starters, amalgam fillings require a large amount of the natural tooth to be removed, weakening the tooth’s integrity. Additionally, the metal found in amalgam fillings can expand and contract with temperature fluctuations, putting pressure on the tooth and potentially leading to damage. Lastly, silver amalgam fillings are very visible and can detract from the beauty of your smile.

White fillings consist of a tooth-colored material known as composite resin. The composite resin material bonds directly with the tooth, requiring less removal of the natural tooth than amalgam fillings.

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Other benefits of tooth-coloured fillings are:

  • They are beautiful – The white filling material can be color-matched to your natural enamel, so no one can tell you have had a cavity filled.
  • There are no temperature changes – Composite will not expand and contract like metal, which prevents the filling from damaging your teeth.
  • They are mercury-free – Composite fillings do not contain mercury.

The Filling Process

First, the dentist prepares the tooth with the cavity by removing any decayed parts. Then, a bonding agent is applied to the tooth, followed by the placement of the composite material into the tooth structure. The composite is molded into place and then hardened with a special curing light.

Maintaining Your White Filling

To ensure your white filling lasts a long time, practice good oral care, such as brushing and flossing at least twice daily. During your bi-annual dental exams, we’ll check the condition of any fillings in your mouth.

If you are in the Langley, British Columbia, area and want more information on white fillings, call Smile365 Dental today at (604) (604) 409-8660.

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Dr. Harpreet Aulakh

Dr. Harpreet Aulakh, DDS

A graduate from University of Alberta, Dr. Harpreet Aulakh is a very established professional in the field of dentistry. She is a firm believer in giving back to the community by providing the best possible dental care to her patients. It has always been Dr. Aulakh’s passion to restore her patient’s health and reward the trust they place in her by restoring their dental health and providing them with the best dental care solutions.

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