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Porcelain Fillings Belmont WA

Porcelain fillings are designed to match the colour of the tooth or teeth they are used on. This is unlike fillings made of silver, gold, or amalgamations of silver and other minerals.

Porcelain provides the most reliable solution for dental restorations. They are all stronger than natural tooth enamel, and some are as strong as titanium.

Unlike metal fillings, porcelain fillings have the added benefit of being both wear-resistant and impervious to heat fluctuations.

They can be referred to as inlays or onlays depending on which part of the tooth is being restored.

Inlays are performed when there is no damage to the cusps of the tooth, and the porcelain can be placed into the centre or inner aspects of the tooth structure.

Onlays are performed when there is more significant damage to the tooth, requiring porcelain to cover and/or replace a large portion of the tooth structure, including the cusp.

Benefits of Porcelain Fillings in Belmont WA

Z More natural appearance

Porcelain fillings are made to closely resemble your natural teeth. Teeth repaired with porcelain fillings look indistinguishable from healthy teeth props to porcelain’s colour-matching abilities.

Z Durable and long-lasting

Porcelain is very durable and capable of lasting longer than other types of restoration materials. Porcelain fillings usually last up to 20 years, depending on how you take care of them.

Z Non-toxic

Unlike amalgam fillings, porcelain fillings don’t contain mercury which is proven to be toxic as well as an allergenic to some patients.

Z Stain and abrasion-resistant

Porcelain does not run the risk of developing microcracks and fissures compared to amalgam fillings. Cracks and fissures in the fillings can cause further decay within the sealed tooth which was treated for tooth decay.

Porcelain Filling Procedure

Porcelain filling typically takes two visits to complete.

The damaged or decayed area is removed and an impression, or mould, is taken of the tooth. The mould is sent off to the dental labs, which will customise the onlay or inlay from porcelain materials.

Your Belmont WA dentist will bond the inlay or onlay onto the damaged tooth. While this procedure sounds simple, it requires great skill to do it correctly, so it’s important to have a cosmetic dentist Belmont WA who is experienced and skilled with porcelain fillings.

Care for Porcelain Fillings

Porcelain filling care is no different from the care to prevent cavities.

Here’s what you can do:

Brush thoroughly at least twice a day using fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush, and floss once daily
Limit sugary, sticky snacks
Rinse with an antibacterial mouthrinse
Do not use tobacco products, and limit foods that stain
Choose water over-acidic drinks
Avoid biting down on hard foods and chewing ice
See your Belmont WA dentist at least twice a year for check-ups and cleanings, and more often if recommended