Fillings, Bonding and Sealants in Glendale, AZ
What is a Dental Filling?
A dental filling is a procedure used by a dentist when he/she is removing a cavity. The dentist will drill around the decayed area in the tooth to remove the cavity and then ‘fill’ in the removed space with a dental filling. Because the materials used to create fillings are meant to mimic the look and durability of teeth, they can also be used to repair chipped or broken teeth.
After the material is inserted into the cavity, the dentist will use instruments to shape it into the rough shape of the desired tooth. The dentist will shape the tooth to look natural, matching the color and shape of the other teeth, thereby unaffecting the patient’s smile. Using a special ‘blue light,’ the dentist will harden the material in a matter of seconds, and then shape and polish the hardened material to complete the restorations.
Composite fillings are the most common type of fillings. Made of a resin base, these fillings are designed to mimic the exact color of teeth and offer the dentist the widest variety. Composites may wear over time and can also become stained by coffee – just like real teeth!
For dental fillings, Dr. Van Sluyters or Dr. Pradhan will advise on what option is the best per each situation. For more general knowledge about dental fillings, do not hesitate to call our friendly staff to learn more.
Dental Bonding
Do you have gaps or changes in the color of your teeth? Don’t think you can easily change the appearance of your teeth? Think again! With dental bonding in Glendale, you can fill in the gaps in your teeth while also improving the appearance of your smile at the same time.
What is Dental Bonding?
Dental bonding utilizes an enamel-like material that is applied to your tooth’s surface for an immediate improvement. In order for the bonding procedure to be complete, your dentist will sculpt the material into the ideal shape. It will then be hardened and polished for a complete restoration of your teeth–eliminating the gap while improving the appearance. What’s even better is that this dental bonding procedure can be completed in as little as one visit to The Dentist.
One thing to remember is that dental bonding may be more susceptible to staining or chipping than veneers or other restoration procedures. In order to maintain the appearance of your dental bonding, take extra precautions in ensuring your teeth remain clean and healthy.
Contact The Dentist today to learn more about dental bonding, and to find out if it is an appropriate procedure for eliminating gaps and improving the appearance of your teeth.
Dental Sealants
Our teeth play an important role in our lives, and we need to make sure that we keep them protected. Protection from tooth decay is important and that’s where dental sealants come into play.
The availability of dental sealants allows for more effective protection than ever before. When properly applied to the teeth, dental sealants are very effective in protecting the tooth surfaces from cavities.
How does a sealant help prevent decay?
As we already know, dental sealants protect your tooth enamel from the bacteria and acids that cause decay. Brushing and flossing twice a day does help to remove food particles and plaque from your teeth, but it does not reach into the teeth’s depressions and grooves. By utilizing dental sealants, we can help to protect those often-missed areas of your teeth from food and bacteria.
The use of dental sealants are extremely safe for your teeth and overall health. Contact our dental office to learn more about sealants and to find out if this is a solution for protecting your smile.
