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No More Metal Mouth
No More Metal Mouth

Cosmetic Dentistry

No More Metal Mouth

You don't have to be a dentist to know that metal is NOT a normal component of teeth. Used to be, gold or silver amalgam was necessary to restore structural integrity to damaged teeth (especially molars) that would be subjected to the great stress caused by chewing. Today, there are new materials that stand up to the stress, but without the metal! They simply didn't exist just a generation ago. For example, modern porcelain onlays and inlays can replace metal fillings even on back [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:47:42-07:00July 23, 2024|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Tooth Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…
Tooth Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…

Cosmetic Dentistry

Tooth Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…

For those of you who feel a mouth full of silver or gold fillings is cosmetically appealing, you need not read any further. However, if you’re like me, and prefer your fillings to look like natural teeth, then I have good news for you. Due to advances in dental technology, we can place tooth colored fillings in almost every tooth in the mouth. These synthetic porcelain-type fillings can be a real pleasant surprise; proving to be very strong as well as esthetically pleasing. After [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:39:25-07:00March 26, 2024|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Composite Fillings

What is a composite resin (white filling)? A composite resin is a tooth-colored plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide). Introduced in the 1960s, dental composites were confined to the front teeth because they were not strong enough to withstand the pressure and wear generated by the back teeth. Since then, composites have been significantly improved and can be successfully placed in the back teeth as well. Composites are not only used for restoring decay, but are also used for cosmetic improvements of the [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:36:52-07:00February 13, 2024|Restorative Dentistry|