With all the talk in Baton Rouge of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked.
If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, Louisiana cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings.
Most dental patients in the Baton Rouge and Gonzales area have a few fillings in their mouth. When a tooth has been damaged through decay, a dental filling is the most common way Louisiana family dentists restore the tooth to its previous, intact condition.
Dental fillings have been used for over a hundred years, and they’ve come a long way from the silvery amalgam fillings many of us in the Prairieville, Galvez, and Geismar areas remember.
Baton Rouge cosmetic dentists and dental labs have been working to formulate filling materials that are more cosmetically pleasing to their Louisiana patients.
Today, the filling material of choice in Gonzales and around the country is a composite of plastic resin with glass or quartz filler. Referred to as composite fillings, Gonzales dental patients love the fact that they can be matched to their natural tooth color, making them practically invisible. This is particularly important when the filling needs to be in a conspicuous part of the mouth, such as the front teeth.
Despite the popularity of tooth-colored fillings, many Baton Rouge dentists still find amalgam fillings appropriate in some cases. Dental amalgam is made from a metal alloy, which gives it the ability to hold strong even when the chewing load is great.
I’m Dr. Nora Richardson-Foote and I work hard to make sure each patient feels comfortable during their dental visit. I’ve practiced dentistry since 2000 in Louisiana, and I find it especially rewarding when Prairieville, Galvez, and Geismar residents experience renewed confidence after a smile makeover.
Whether you are interested in replacing metal fillings with composites, or if you want to discuss tooth whitening and veneers, our staff would be happy to answer any questions you have.
Call 225-647-1900 today to schedule an appointment with Foote Family Dental Care!
Dr. Nora Richardson-Foote
Foote Family Dental Care
328 S Burnside Ave
Gonzales, Louisiana
225-647-1900
