There are two basic kinds of fillings that you can get from a dentist. You can get fillings made from resins and porcelain or metal. Metal fillings are often called dental amalgam fillings because they are made of a combination of metals; one of the metals that is commonly used is mercury. That’s one of the reasons why amalgam fillings have begun to fall out of favor. Porcelain and resin fillings have become much more popular.
Resin and Porcelain Fillings
One of the reasons why resin and/or porcelain fillings have become more common than dental amalgam fillings in Nipomo, CA is that resin fillings are tooth-colored. Metal fillings are made of a combination of metals including mercury. As they oxidize over time, they will begin to look black. They’ll appear to be a black hole in your teeth. Tooth-colored fillings will look much closer to the natural color of your teeth. They’re also much closer to the natural consistency of your teeth. If you have ever actually bitten your fork or bitten into something very cold, you know how painful metal fillings can be. Porcelain and resin fillings don’t have this same reactiveness.
You should visit a dentist such as Dino Bonyadi, DDS to see what kind of fillings are right for you. If you have cavities, you can get resin or porcelain fillings. Also, you can have your metal fillings replaced.
Mercury
One of the considerations with old dental amalgam fillings is the mercury that is in them. For the entire time that they are in your teeth, they will be leaching mercury into your bloodstream. That can be a dangerous chemical. If you want to have them removed, a dentist can do that for you. You’ll be safer and much more comfortable with tooth-colored fillings. In some cases, metal fillings are the right choice; you should ask a doctor about them.
