Dental Fillings in Willimantic
Prevention is priority number one here at Longobardi Dental. But the next best thing is early detection, especially when it comes to the effects of tooth decay, namely cavities. With your commitment to a dental exam two times per year, any cavities found will be small enough to treat easily and simply with our
dental fillings in Willimantic. When cavities are ignored, they grow larger, putting you at increased risk for an infection, root canal therapy, or even the loss of a tooth.
There are two basic and valuable types of material that we use for our
dental fillings in Willimantic: amalgam and composite. Which will be the best option will depend on various factors, including the location in your mouth of the tooth with the cavity. With front teeth, the ones that show when you smile and speak, the main concern is typically cosmetic. Composite, or composite resins, have the benefit of being remarkably close in color to your natural teeth. What this means is that our
dental fillings in Willimantic will blend in seamlessly, so that no one will be able to detect their presence simply by looking at them. However, back teeth have to stand up to the force of chewing. In addition, they are not visible to the rest of the world, so color is not important. What is important is strength. Amalgam is a word to describe metal, which is what this filling material is made from. With an amalgam filling, you can eat whatever you want with full confidence and not have to worry if the filling will withstand it.
What is most vital is that if cavities are not prevented entirely, that they are addressed when treatment is most effective and easiest to do. And that's the reason we recommend twice-yearly visits to our office for a complete oral exam. If it's been close to six months since you've been here, call us right now.
Longobardi Dental
169 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 265-1023
By Longobardi Dental
September 21, 2016
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