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Many of our patients have come to our practice for our expertise in tooth restorations. If you have teeth that require cavity treatment, for example, restoring them with dental fillings may the best way to achieve a healthier smile. If you are in search for dentist to help return the form, function, and beauty to your teeth, then the Canterbury dentist Longobardi Dental is exactly where your search should end.
If you’re struggling with cavities, decay, enamel damage, or even a tooth that’s missing altogether, our Canterbury dentist, Dr. Longobardi, can help revitalize your smile with restorative care. Dental fillings, for example, are not only strong and durable, but restore the look of natural teeth and are a very aesthetically pleasing option for cavity treatment. Traditional dental restoratives include amalgam and composite. Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. Depending on the extent of decay and the tooth's location, we may recommend a specific type of filling material. Used by dentists for more than a century, dental amalgam is the most thoroughly researched and tested restorative material among all those in use. Although dental amalgam continues to be a safe, commonly used restorative material, some concern has been raised because of its mercury content. If this is a concern of yours, or if you’d like more aesthetically pleasing fillings, then tooth-colored composite fillings may be a better option. Less tooth structure is removed when the dentist prepares the tooth, and this may result in a smaller filling than that of an amalgam. Composites can also be "bonded" or adhesively held in a cavity, often allowing the dentist to make a more conservative repair to the tooth.
Our patients expect and receive the finest care with a gentle touch each and every time they visit our Canterbury dentist. In the 21st century, dentistry has evolved into a science that maintains function, form, health, and a beautiful smile. Let your search for dental fillings from a dentist that specializes in the latest cosmetic restorative methods and materials end at Longobardi Dental. Let your tooth restorations be something worth smiling about.
By Longobardi Dental
February 16, 2016
