07/14/2015 11:37
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The best way to avoid getting a cavity is by using proper oral hygiene. But even with the best efforts, sometimes it can be difficult to get to those hard-to-reach places. If you are in the chair and your dentist reaches for his drill, know that you have a few different options for the kind of filling that will be placed into your cavity.
Our dentist in Beverly Hills uses fillings made out of gold, silver amalgam, and porcelain. It is your choice as the patient which one you would prefer. Gold fillings are very durable and can last for up to fifteen years. Gold is relatively expensive, though, and also very visible. It is usually best to avoid getting gold fillings in anything but your back teeth. Silver amalgam fillings are very durable and much cheaper than gold. Silver amalgam is also quite visible, so most people only wish to have them in the rear of their mouth. Additionally, silver amalgam fillings can sometimes stain your other teeth and gums over time. Porcelain fillings are the best option for trying to match the color of your teeth, but they tend to only last for ten to fifteen years.
Before you go to see our expert in dental fillings in Beverly Hills, it may be wise to speak with your insurance company to see if there are any restrictions on the kinds of fillings that they will cover.