Moore Dental Patients Want A Choice In Dental Fillings

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Moore OK General Dentistry Patients Want A Choice In Fillings

With all the talk in Moore of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Oklahoma cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.

Most dental patients in the Moore and Oklahoma City area have a few fillings in their mouth. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is the most common way Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, Moore, and Norman areas remember.

Moore cosmetic dentists and dental labs have been working to formulate filling materials that are more cosmetically pleasing to their Oklahoma patients.

Today, the filling material of choice in Oklahoma City and around the country is a composite of plastic resin with glass or quartz filler. Referred to as composite fillings, Oklahoma City 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 Moore 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 Dr. Mark Phan, a Moore cosmetic dentist and I work hard to make sure my clients enjoy their dental visits and love their smile. I’ve practiced dentistry since 1986, and I find it especially rewarding when Oklahoma City, Moore, and Norman residents find renewed confidence after a smile makeover. So whether you are interested in replacing metal fillings with composites, or if you want to discuss tooth whitening and porcelain veneers, our staff would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Call 405-634-7303 today to schedule an appointment with OKC Smiles!

Dr. Mark Phan
OKC Smiles
13900 S Western Ave, Suite 300
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
405-634-7303
https://www.okcsmiles.com/about-us/