How Dentists Decide Which Filling Type Is Right for You

Modern dental treatment methods are diversified and able to provide the best, personalized solution for any dental cavity. Here are the factors that a Denver sedation dentist will discuss with their patients to decide what type of cavity works best:
-The price – dental fillings vary significantly in terms of price. Amalgam is the most traditional and cheapest solution (though rarely used today), composite fillings being the next price category and also the most common type of fillings used today, while the fillings made from ceramic and glass ionomers are the most expensive;
-Durability – amalgam fillings are still among the most durable types of fillings; composite fillings are a bit less durable, while the top-of-the-range solutions are not only durable, but resistant to staining as well;
-Aesthetic appeal – the filling will also be selected depending on the location of the cavity. While amalgam can be used to treat teeth that are not directly visible, such as the ones in the back of the top row, composite, ceramic or elastomer fillings are usually the preferred solution in visible teeth that require a solution that matches the natural color of the surrounding teeth. These advanced materials can be applied to correct very small cavities as well as for large fillings.









