Dental Fillings
We use dental fillings to fix damaged teeth so you can keep using and smiling with them. Here at Monroe Avenue Dental in Corvallis, we use a variety of filling materials and techniques designed to best tooth integrity after cavities and minor chips or cracks.
Types of Dental Fillings
If you need a filling, our Corvallis dentist will discuss your filling options with you to achieve the best, longest-lasting outcome:
Silver Amalgam
Silver amalgam fillings can last for more than 12 years and are a durable, cost-effective amalgam of different metals (silver, zinc, tin, copper, and mercury) that produce a silver-colored filling.
Tooth-Colored Filling Options
If your cavity is closer to the front of your mouth, a ceramic, composite, or glass isomer filling might be a better option, though each has a different approximate lifespan. Ceramics generally work well for filling larger cavities, while composite, resin-based fillings are better for smaller cavities.
Which Cavity Filling is Best for Me?
You and Dr. Dinger will discuss your options based on the cavity, chip, or crack that needs to be filled, and aspects such as your age, lifestyle, cosmetic concerns, and overall health. For example, children under 6, pregnant and nursing women, and people with certain pre-existing health conditions may want to avoid silver amalgams.
Dental Fillings with the Dentist Corvallis Relies On
Make sure to schedule an appointment with us at Monroe Avenue Dental in Corvallis if you have any concerns about dental fillings or your dental health in general.
