Porcelain Fillings

Studio City, Valley Village, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, North Hollywood

If old, metal fillings are inhibiting your smile, you can replace them easily and affordably with white porcelain fillings from Smiles By Sands. Because porcelain is effective at stopping decay, porcelain fillings are a wonderful choice for those with newly-diagnosed cavities.

Bacteria from food or drink particles can build-up on teeth, creating an acid that can break down natural enamel. Porcelain fillings are a quick and easy solution that stops cavities from growing large enough to damage the integrity of a tooth structure.

Porcelain is a very advantageous material for several reasons. Porcelain creates extremely natural-looking results, thanks to the fact that the translucent material reflects light like natural teeth. The unique color of porcelain is similar to that of natural enamel, and the material can be shade-matched to blend in well with your current tooth color. It’s also extremely stain-resistant, a benefit that can help keep your smile it’s brightest. Smiles By Sands also offers porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers for patients who value aesthetic quality as well as effectiveness.

For the porcelain filling process, you’ll need to schedule at least two office visits at our Studio City location. Your dentist will first remove the decayed cavity material and then take a mold of the tooth in order to create a custom porcelain filling. During the next visit, your new porcelain filling is secured in place. Unlike metal fillings, porcelain fillings form a strong bond with the enamel and will not weaken teeth. More about replacing metal fillings.

To care for your new porcelain fillings, remember to brush and floss regularly. It’s also very important to stay on schedule with your semi-annual dental visits to ensure optimal health. In order to last many years, your dentist will carefully evaluate the thickness of porcelain needed and use a special bonding agent to ensure a strong, stable hold.

Porcelain fillings are affordable tooth restorations that can last for many years if taken care of properly. If you’re interested in smile makeover treatments and want a convenient way to pay, contact Smiles By Sands to learn more about our affordable porcelain fillings financing options.

Questions About Porcelain Fillings?

Don’t let small cavities grow into bigger ones that could damage your teeth. Please contact our porcelain veneers specialist at the cosmetic dentistry office at Smiles By Sands in Studio City today for more information on porcelain fillings and other smile improvement options.