With early diagnosis, Dr. Khashayar Khomejany may recommend a composite or amalgam dental filling in Vallejo, California.

Amalgam dental fillings, which are also called silver fillings, are made from biologically safe metals. They are dark in color, so they are most often called for to repair a cavity that won’t appear in your smile. This blend of special dental grade metals has the durability to handle the daily functions of chewing and grinding.

A composite resin dental filling is made from a dental-grade resin that can be shaded to match tooth enamel. This makes it a good choice for repairing a cavity that is visible when you smile. Composite fillings are indistinguishable in your smile. Once our dentist has shaded the composite material, they will apply it in layers, curing each layer as it is placed.

If you’ve noticed a cavity on a tooth in your smile, you should call 707-642-1360 to have it treated by our dentist at Plaza Dental Care.

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When a tooth is in this condition your dentist might recommend using a special inlay or onlay dental filling. An inlay might only be needed if the area of tooth decay is limited to the surface of the tooth. However, if the decay is severe enough, the dentist might recommend repairing the tooth with an onlay filling.

These fillings need to be prepared in a dental lab. Once the decay has been removed from the tooth, Dr. Khashayar Khomejany will apply a temporary dental filling. You will need to return for a follow-up appointment when the permanent filling is ready. Once the dentist cements it in place, the filling will maintain the strength and integrity of the tooth for many years to come.

If you live in Vallejo, California, and you have noticed a cavity on one of your teeth, you should call 707-642-1360 to for an appointment at Plaza Dental Care.

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There are four types of fillings: gold, amalgam, composite and porcelain. Gold fillings are made to order in a lab and cemented into the tooth. Gums react well with gold fillings and they have been known to last for 20 years. Amalgam, or silver fillings are less expensive than gold and are long-lasting, but they are darker in appearance. Composite resin fillings can be matched to your tooth color. They are mixed and put directly into the cavity and harden in place. However, they can chip and wear out over time and may become stained. Porcelain fillings are made in a lab like gold fillings. They can also be matched to tooth color, and will resist staining.

Only a dentist can detect when and where you will need a filling and that will happen during an office visit. Dr. Khashayar Khomejany has several ways to detect cavities, and will be happy to discuss your options with you. The best way to keep from having to have that discussion with your dentist is to practice good dental hygiene, and to visit your dentist regularly for a checkup and cleaning. To schedule an exam at our office in Vallejo, California call us today at 707-642-1360.

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