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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If you are remiss to change some of your habits, Dr. Khashayar Khomejany might recommend a physical restoration of your smile using dental veneers. This might also include restoring certain teeth with a porcelain dental crown.

The veneers are basically thin shells that are made from a special porcelain-ceramic material. They are meticulously crafted in a dental lab to fit over the faces of the teeth in your smile. Once they have been cemented in place, they will be indistinguishable from natural tooth enamel.

The porcelain veneers will not be as receptive to stains as natural tooth enamel. This will make it easy to prevent stains from setting into your smile in the future.

After a brief examination of the teeth in your smile, your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel from the face of each tooth and create a detailed impression of your teeth. This will be sent to a dental lab to be used as a guide for crafting your custom porcelain dental veneers.

Any teeth that have been significantly compromised by old dental work or shallow tooth enamel might need to be prepared for a porcelain dental crown restoration.

We will call you to schedule the second appointment when your veneers and any porcelain crowns are ready. During this appointment, your dentist will cement your new dental veneers in place.

If you live in the Vallejo, California, area and your smile needs cosmetic restoration, you should call 707-642-1360 to schedule a consultation at Plaza Dental Care.

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