Dental Fillings
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| • | Silver fillings. Amalgam fillings are the most common option. They have a 'silver' appearance and are durable. We often use silver fillings in the molars and bicuspids to give those teeth the strength they need to chew. |
| • | Composite resin. This tooth colored filling is a cosmetically pleasing option for fillings near the front of the mouth. Softer than amalgam, we typically suggest resin composite for small cavities or chips. It does have the risk of chipping and staining, so patients must exercise care when choosing this filling option. |
| • | Porcelain ceramic. This is also a tooth-colored filling, but it has more durability than composite resin. Our lab creates the porcelain fillings from an impression that we take of the tooth. We then lay the onlay over the tooth, giving you a durable structure for chewing while keeping your natural tooth roots intact. |
| • | Gold fillings. A bit more obvious than even silver fillings, gold fillings are another onlay that covers the entire tooth after we remove the decay. Gold is a well-accepted material in most patients' mouths, and they can last for as long as 20 years. |
 Location
4801 Wilson Rd Bldg C Bakersfield, CA 93309-4706 Hours
Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday: 8am - 5pm Wednesday: 8am - 5pm Thursday: Closed Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday:8am - 4pm  |
