{"id":196,"date":"2019-09-26T20:26:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T20:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2019-09-26T20:26:33","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T20:26:33","slug":"fillings-and-crowns-dentist-in-kittanning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/26\/fillings-and-crowns-dentist-in-kittanning\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Your Crowns and Fillings Made Of?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/68793457_10156273966191366_5184262823215104000_o-1024x307.jpg\" alt=\"Crowns and fillings\" class=\"wp-image-197\" width=\"295\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/68793457_10156273966191366_5184262823215104000_o-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/68793457_10156273966191366_5184262823215104000_o-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/68793457_10156273966191366_5184262823215104000_o-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/68793457_10156273966191366_5184262823215104000_o.jpg 1719w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It goes without\nsaying that if your tooth has been broken after crunching on some ice or if you\nhave a large cavity that needs to be filled in, your first call should be to\nyour dentist in Kittanning. They\u2019ll create a restoration for you and you alone\nthat\u2019ll protect your pearly whites and help prevent further damage. But what\nkind will you get? Learn more about the different materials used to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/dental-crowns.html\">crowns<\/a> and fillings as\nwell as why they might be chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When are Crowns and Fillings Used?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both fillings and crowns are used to repair dental damage,\nbut they both do so in a slightly different way. A crown is a cap that\u2019s fitted\nover the tooth, holding it together and protecting it from further trauma; it\ncan also be combined with dental implants or bridges to replace missing teeth\naltogether. Fillings, on the other hand is simply a material that\u2019s used to\nfill in areas that have suffered from decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Crowns Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A permanent crown can be made of several different materials\ndepending on the patient\u2019s needs. Examples of such materials include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Porcelain and Ceramic: <\/strong>These kinds of\ncrowns best match the color of natural teeth better than any other type;\nthey\u2019re also useful for patients who suffer from metal allergies.<\/li><li><strong>Resin:<\/strong> A crown made out of dental resin\nis less costly, but it\u2019s also more likely to wear down and fracture over time.<\/li><li><strong>Gold and Other Metals:<\/strong> Metallic crowns\noften have longer lifespans and are more durable. While gold crowns aren\u2019t employed\nas often nowadays, they\u2019re still fine to use as long as they\u2019re effective.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Fillings Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like crowns, there are plenty of materials that fillings can\nbe made out of, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Composite Resins: <\/strong>Also known as \u201ctooth-colored\u201d,\nthese restorations are very natural-looking yet are still durable enough to\nwithstand moderate chewing pressure.<\/li><li><strong>Dental Amalgam:<\/strong> This is a mixture of\nmercury, silver, tin, copper and other metals. It\u2019s generally one of the more\naffordable options.<\/li><li><strong>Gold Fillings:<\/strong> Again, like gold crowns,\ngold fillings have been used in dentistry for a long time and can still work. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kind of Restoration Should You Get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each patient\u2019s unique situation needs to be fully examined\nand consider before the material for a filling or crown is chosen. Sometimes\nthe location of the tooth is an important factor; gold crowns and other\nmetallic restorations tend to be a good choice for out-of-sight molars while\nceramic or resin-based restorations can be used for both front and back teeth.\nLongevity of the restoration, insurance and out of pocket costs also need to be\ntaken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to know all of your options before making a\ndecision that\u2019ll affect the health and appearance of your smile for years to\ncome. Be sure to ask, \u201cWhat kind of crowns does the dentist near me offer?\u201d\nwhenever you first realize you\u2019re facing life with broken teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Ray Voller is an accomplished lecturer who has spoken in front of fellow dentists, students and others about many different aspects of modern dentistry. One of his primary interests is using restorative dentistry to repair and improve the appearance of damaged teeth with crowns and fillings. To schedule an appointment at his practice, Voller Dentistry, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vollersmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (724) 543-4948. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It goes without saying that if your tooth has been broken after crunching on some ice or if you have a large cavity that needs to be filled in, your first call should be to your dentist in Kittanning. 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