Cavities are some of the most common issues Fairfax-area [link id=’76’ text=’dentist’] Pamela Marzban sees. Traditionally dentists use metal fillings to fill these cavities and prevent further tooth decay.

Now, however, modern dentistry has developed [link id=’76’ text=’white fillings’] and porcelain fillings to deal with cavities.

White fillings, which are made from a composite resin, have a number of advantages over traditional metal fillings, including:

• They don’t expand or contract with temperature fluctuations
• They blend in easily with your tooth’s natural color
• No risk from mercury

Our dentist will usually recommend white fillings if you have a small or moderately sized cavity in a tooth that has moderate chewing pressure.

Unlike traditional metal fillings, when our dentist fits you for a white filling she will only need to remove a very small amount of your natural tooth.

If you have old metal fillings and you want a safer, sturdier, more aesthetically pleasing option, our dentist can replace your metal filling with a new white filling.

Residents of the Fairfax, Virginia area who are considering white fillings for their cavities should speak to our dentist immediately. Please [link id=’50003′ text=’contact Dr. Pamela Marzban, DDS’] today.