Tooth Colored Fillings

“Tooth-colored fillings are superior to the older metal fillings in many ways. They can restore teeth to their original look and function and help maintain their strength. In fact, white fillings are the state-of-the-art alternative to rebuilding teeth. San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom, creates natural-looking, high-quality dental restorations that may prevent the need for more extensive treatment later.” Today, more patients ask their San Diego dentist Dr. Eshom about white fillings because they want their teeth to look natural when they laugh, talk and smile. White fillings, also called composite fillings, are made from tooth-colored materials that restore the natural appearance of a decayed or previously filled tooth. Because they blend well with tooth enamel and don’t look like fillings, San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom may recommend them if the teeth to be restored are near the front of your mouth. A composite filling usually requires only one visit, during which the tooth is prepared and restored by San Diego dentist, Dr Eshom. An advantage of composite fillings, as compared with other dental restorations, is that they require less of the healthy part of a tooth to be removed to hold the filling in place. This is due to composite materials’ ability to bond to teeth adhesively. Composites are preferable for obvious cosmetic reasons, but if the decayed area is large or is subject to heavy chewing pressure, Dr. Eshom, your dentist may recommend another type of material or restoration.

Tooth-Colored Fillings using Minimally Invasive Techniques

High magnification allows San Diego dentist Dr. Eshom to place tooth-colored filling in the smallest of places. He uses “flowable” filling material that is microscopically injected to the small defects being filled. Since the laser can remove decay microscopically, the flowable filling method allows only the minimum amount of tooth structure removed and the maximum amount of natural tooth structure in your mouth.

No Shot, No Drill, No Numbness Dentistry

San Diego Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Eshom, uses the latest in dental laser technology to preserve precious tooth structure and to make your dental visit relaxing and hassle free. Laser dentistry allows Dr. Eshom to remove cavities without ever having to drill in your mouth. This means no more shots and no more numbness on your next visit to the dentist.

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays

Inlays and onlays a type of filling that is placed by your San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom to restore teeth that are badly damaged by decay or wear. Inlays and onlays are applied by Dr. Eshom to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth when esthetics are of concern. Some white fillings may be more expensive than other dental materials, but most patients find these natural-looking restorations well worth the additional cost and ask Dr. Eshom, your San Diego dentist for this more natural alternative. If the edge of the filling eventually pulls away from the tooth, bacteria can get between the filling and the enamel and eventually may cause decay. Tooth decay over time may develop elsewhere on the tooth. Regular visits to San Diego dentist, Dr. Eshom are important because they allow us to detect a problem in the early stage. (American Dental Association)