Are you looking for a dentist that provides tooth-colored fillings in Encinitas? Dr. Scott Jordan uses tooth-colored fillings for our patients because he does not believe that a cavity should leave a permanent scar on your smile.
Fillings are one of the most common restorations we provide in our office. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 95 percent of adults will need at least one filling during their lifetimes and many more probably go undiagnosed!
A tooth-colored filling can fill a cavity and even make small repairs to your teeth such as filling in chips or gaps between your teeth.
Why You May Need a Dental Crown
When we recommend a crown to a patient with a broken or badly decayed tooth, they sometimes wonder why a filling isn’t enough. Fillings and dental crowns actually satisfy two completely different needs in dentistry, both with the goal of protecting your teeth.
If we recommend a dental crown, it is because we want to provide your tooth with adequate protection and prolong its life. A dental crown completely covers the exposed part of your tooth, providing support in ever direction, including when you chew. With a dental crown, your tooth is actually encased in a durable material that can protect it from common sense, day-to-day use.
A filling simply fills in a cavity or chip and blends in with the appearance of your natural teeth. It is helpful to seal out bacteria and food particles, but cannot provide the same level of support that a dental crown can provide. Once the damage to your tooth is significant enough, a filling is no longer sufficient.
If you feel you need a filling or crown in Encinitas, Dr. Scott Jordan is welcoming new patients and can provide you with all of the options that will work best for you so that you can make a great choice for your smile.