Heidi Sprowls DDS
Dental Fillings
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A BROKEN OR MISSING DENTAL FILLING
If you have lost or have a broken dental filling, it is important to contact our office as quickly as possible. Heidi Sprowls DDS makes it a priority to treat dental emergencies as quickly as possible. Please contact the Centerville office as soon as you can to schedule emergency treatment.
Dental patients no longer have to worry about unsightly, uncomfortable metal dental fillings. Today’s dental fillings are highly esthetic and virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. At the same time, these “white” dental fillings offer excellent long term protection for teeth that are weak or damaged. Depending on your condition, Heidi Sprowls DDS may select a resin or porcelain dental filling.
Resin dental fillings are commonly referred to as “white” fillings and can be matched and shaped to blend seamlessly with your smile. They are also nearly indistinguishable from the natural tooth. These types of fillings are made from a biocompatible composite resin which is applied directly to the tooth. They are mercury free, highly durable, and decay and stain resistant. Heidi Sprowls DDS typically uses resin dental fillings to repair teeth with minor decay or damage. Resin dental fillings are long lasting, but not permanent. They are used as part of a conservative treatment plan to protect the tooth from future damage.
REPLACING METAL DENTAL FILLINGS
Do you have old amalgam (metal) dental fillings that are impacting the appearance of your smile or breaking down and coming out? You can choose to have them replaced by Heidi Sprowls DDS. Modern advances in cosmetic dentistry mean that you no longer need to suffer from unsightly and uncomfortable silver/mercury fillings. Whether your motives are cosmetic or out of health or comfort concerns, metal dental fillings can easily be removed and replaced with more esthetic tooth colored ones for a more comfortable and natural looking restoration.
For teeth that have large metal fillings, a dental crown may yield the best results. The dental crown will add stability to the tooth and conceal any discoloration that may have been caused as a result of the metal filling.
