With all the talk in Cincinnati of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked at Endres Gateway Dentistry.
If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Ohio cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.
Most dental patients in the Cincinnati and Montgomery area have a few fillings in their mouth. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is the most common way Ohio family dentists restore the tooth to its previous, intact condition.
Dental fillings have been used for over a hundred years, and they’ve come a long way from the silvery amalgam fillings many of us in the Loveland, Blue Ash, and Milford areas remember.
Cincinnati cosmetic dentists and dental labs have been working to formulate filling materials that are more cosmetically pleasing to their Ohio patients.
Today, the filling material of choice in Montgomery and around the country is a composite of plastic resin with glass or quartz filler. Referred to as composite fillings, Montgomery dental patients love the fact that they can be matched to their natural tooth color, making them practically invisible. This is particularly important when the filling needs to be in a conspicuous part of the mouth, such as the front teeth.
Despite the popularity of tooth-colored fillings, many Cincinnati dentists still find amalgam fillings appropriate in some cases. Dental amalgam is made from a metal alloy, which gives it the ability to hold strong even when the chewing load is great.
I’m Doctor Eleanor Endres and I work hard to make sure each patient feels comfortable during their dental visit. I’ve practiced dentistry since 2007, and I find it especially rewarding when Loveland, Blue Ash, and Milford residents experience renewed confidence after a smile makeover.
Whether you are interested in replacing metal fillings with composites, or if you want to discuss tooth whitening and veneers, our staff would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Call today to schedule an appointment with Endres Gateway Dentistry!
Contact Endres Gateway Dentistry:
513-791-8880
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
9380 Montgomery Rd Ste 204
Montgomery, Ohio
45242
