Fillings

New Dental Fillings Newbury Park, CA

Acquiring New Dental fillings in Newbury Park, CA?

Since its invention centuries ago, dental fillings have been an effective way to restore teeth and bring back the sparkle of your pearly whites. Aside from treating cavities, dental fillings are also placed to improve tooth structure that has been damaged due to decay or fracture. They can even last up to 5 years! After the orthodontist has cleaned the tooth and removed the decayed part, your orthodontist will take an impression of your tooth and make the fillings in the laboratory. When the procedure is finished, the orthodontist will contour the composite material to the desired outcome, trim off any excess fills and then finally polish it to achieve the best results. After the second session of your visit, the dentist will cement the filling on the tooth. The tooth filling material is applied in layers and a special light is then activated to harden each layers. There are so many advantages of fillings, some of which are:

In recent years filling materials have been substantially improved with numerous technological advancements, and at Conejo Dental Group, we always remain up to date. Although silver amalgam was the dominant choice years ago, today we have several other preferred options for tooth restoration including tooth colored composite filling materials and cementable resins and porcelains. With numerous possibilities now within reach, our experts are here to guide you all the way in keeping a healthy and beautiful smile!