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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Cosmetic fillings are a tooth-colored\u00a0alternative to traditional amalgam fillings<\/b>, and are used to replace areas of decay in a tooth. They are less noticeable than amalgam fillings and improve the appearance of your smile.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]A cavity is tooth structure that has been\u00a0weakened by decay<\/b>. When Dr. James Sparaga removes this decay, he replaces the removed structure with a filling to protect and retain the structure of the tooth. It is called a filling because it fills the space where the decay in the tooth has been removed.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are cosmetic or tooth-colored fillings?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]When Dr. James Sparaga removes tooth decay, he replaces the removed structure with a filling to\u00a0protect and retain the structure of the tooth<\/b>. Traditionally, dentists have used metal \u201camalgam\u201d fillings for this purpose. Cosmetic fillings, also known as composite fillings or tooth-colored fillings, are a tooth-colored alternative to traditional amalgam fillings. They are made of a composite plastic resin, and they look just like natural teeth.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are the disadvantages of amalgam fillings?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Amalgam fillings are\u00a0much darker<\/b>\u00a0than natural tooth structure, so they stand out in sharp contrast with the color of your teeth. This is sometimes called the \u201cmetal-mouth\u201d look. Amalgams can\u00a0corrode and leak<\/b>\u00a0over time, potentially staining teeth. Additionally, many are now concerned over the health consequences of\u00a0mercury content in amalgams<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are the advantages of cosmetic fillings?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]The most obvious advantage of the cosmetic fillings is that they are\u00a0nearly invisible<\/b>\u00a0in your mouth. They won\u2019t stand out as dark spots in that beautiful smile you\u2019ve been working hard to get. Cosmetic fillings bond very tightly to your existing teeth and work extremely well for small cavities. There is obviously\u00a0no danger of metal-sensitivity<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Am I a good candidate for cosmetic fillings?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Anyone who has a filling in their mouth or needs a cavity filled should certainly ask Dr. James Sparaga about cosmetic fillings. They are\u00a0strong and durable<\/b>\u00a0and look almost invisible. If you want the very best for your smile, then you want to use materials that appear very natural and tooth-like. That is exactly what cosmetic fillings were designed for.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Can I have my old amalgam fillings replaced with cosmetic fillings?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]It\u2019s very likely that you can, since removing the old amalgam is usually a\u00a0quick and easy procedure<\/b>. Dr. James Sparaga will have to examine the tooth structure under and around the old filling to see if more extensive dental work is necessary, but if not, he can give you a\u00a0new cosmetic filling in the same appointment<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What can I expect from the cosmetic filling procedure?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Once the cavity has been treated or the old amalgam filling has been removed, the process is very similar to the dental bonding procedure. Dr. James Sparaga will prepare the tooth so that it is ready to bond tightly with the new filling. The filling made of composite, a plastic resin that is very flexible and can be molded like putty. He will apply the resin in layers, hardening each layer as he goes with a high intensity light. This is a\u00a0one-appointment procedure<\/b>\u00a0that gives beautiful long-lasting results.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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