Brian H. Willson Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Willson can remove unattractive metal fillings and replace them with stronger and more aesthetically pleasing porcelain fillings. Porcelain fillings replacements can strengthen teeth by holding the tooth structure, while metal fillings may actually crack or break a tooth. Dr. Willson prefers to use porcelain fillings because they create a more natural smile. The porcelain fillings are metal-free, and like porcelain veneers, they mimic the qualities of natural teeth, allowing light to properly reflect off of and flow through the teeth.

Aesthetics are not the only reason that Dr. Willson offers patients porcelain fillings as an alternative to metal fillings. As a concerned cosmetic dentist, Dr. Willson believes that porcelain fillings are more durable. Since metal fillings have a tendency to expand and contract with the temperature changes in the mouth (hot and cold drinks and food), a metal-filled tooth can break.

Whether you are interested in replacing your old metal fillings or if you have a new cavity that needs to be filled, porcelain fillings are the smart choice. Porcelain fillings are more natural in appearance, they strengthen the damaged tooth, and they require less of your natural tooth to be removed than metal fillings require. Whenever possible, Dr. Willson also prefers to use porcelain fillings instead of dental crowns. Unlike crowns, porcelain fillings keep the natural form and shape of a tooth.

Contact Fayetteville's Exceptional Dentist today to start your Smile Makeover!