When a lifetime of wear requires a filling, our team at Ojas Dental Clinic can meet our patients needs with the placement of composite fillings to repair any existing damage and prevent further decay.
Composite fillings closely match the color, shape, and size of surrounding teeth, offering both protection to the damaged tooth and the ability to provide a beautiful looking smile. The placement of a composite filling usually takes just one clinic visit and can significantly improve the appearance and health of a patient’s tooth.
We have made the important decision to make Ojas Dental Clinic a mercury-free environment. To better protect our patient's long-term health, we no longer use amalgam fillings. Commonly known as silver fillings, amalgam fillings offer a few significant disadvantages when compared to composite fillings.
The metal used in amalgam filling can expand and contract, causing cracks in the teeth which can lead to additional decay and dental work. Amalgam fillings can also corrode and cause stains on your teeth and gums, and usually contain minuscule amounts of mercury, which can cause additional problems should a filling crack.
When a patient loses a tooth, their overall oral health becomes threatened. Fortunately, missing teeth can be easily replaced with the use of a dental bridge. The placement of a dental bridge provides the structure required to maintain the proper function of your mouth, while fitting seamlessly into the shape, color and style of surrounding teeth. Dental bridges are made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, gold, or a combination of the two.
A dental bridge attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth, to replace the teeth missing from a smile. A fixed bridge involves the placement of crowns on the abutment teeth, or by bonding the artificial teeth directly to the abutment teeth.
Fitting a dental bridge usually takes two appointments to complete. Ojas Dental Clinic will prepare the teeth on either side of the space prior to taking impressions of your teeth that are then sent off to the lab. The lab will then use these impressions to create a custom-designed dental bridge. Between appointments, a temporary bridge will be provided to protect the health of your teeth.
