The Advantages Of Short-Term Orthodontics Over Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces have been a staple in orthodontics for decades, and they aren’t going anywhere. But the short-term orthodontic treatments at Total Dental Care are an excellent alternative to traditional metal braces. You should choose our treatment options if you don’t like the idea of having easily-seen metal brackets and wires on your teeth for well over a year. Our orthodontic options are designed to be hard to see and to cut down on your treatment time. Who wants to be having orthodontic treatment for well over a year or two? At Total Dental Care, your orthodontic treatment could take as little as six months!
Dr. Forbes is a certified Six Month Smiles and ClearCorrect provider in Columbia, SC. Find out how you can straighten your teeth …show more content…
The bond must hold in spite of strong chewing forces that constantly pass through the tooth. Tooth-colored fillings require less tooth reduction than silver amalgam, preserving the existing structure. The material also bonds with the tooth to provide extra support.
Other advantages of tooth-colored fillings:
The shade of composite fillings can be closely matched to your natural teeth.
Composite materials are great for the front teeth and teeth that are visible when you smile.
Tooth-colored fillings can also be used to repair broken, worn, or chipped teeth.
Tooth-colored fillings are recommended for people with metal allergies.
The Procedure
After the tooth is prepared, the filling material is placed in layers. Each layer is hardened by a special curing light. Dr. Forbes then shapes the composite to fit the tooth and polishes the material. Compared to placing amalgam fillings, placing tooth-colored fillings can take several minutes longer. For large cavities, it may take more than one appointment to create the restoration.
The Beauty Of Tooth-Colored
Traditional metal braces have been a staple in orthodontics for decades, and they aren’t going anywhere. But the short-term orthodontic treatments at Total Dental Care are an excellent alternative to traditional metal braces. You should choose our treatment options if you don’t like the idea of having easily-seen metal brackets and wires on your teeth for well over a year. Our orthodontic options are designed to be hard to see and to cut down on your treatment time. Who wants to be having orthodontic treatment for well over a year or two? At Total Dental Care, your orthodontic treatment could take as little as six months!
Dr. Forbes is a certified Six Month Smiles and ClearCorrect provider in Columbia, SC. Find out how you can straighten your teeth …show more content…
The bond must hold in spite of strong chewing forces that constantly pass through the tooth. Tooth-colored fillings require less tooth reduction than silver amalgam, preserving the existing structure. The material also bonds with the tooth to provide extra support.
Other advantages of tooth-colored fillings:
The shade of composite fillings can be closely matched to your natural teeth.
Composite materials are great for the front teeth and teeth that are visible when you smile.
Tooth-colored fillings can also be used to repair broken, worn, or chipped teeth.
Tooth-colored fillings are recommended for people with metal allergies.
The Procedure
After the tooth is prepared, the filling material is placed in layers. Each layer is hardened by a special curing light. Dr. Forbes then shapes the composite to fit the tooth and polishes the material. Compared to placing amalgam fillings, placing tooth-colored fillings can take several minutes longer. For large cavities, it may take more than one appointment to create the restoration.
The Beauty Of Tooth-Colored