{"id":128,"date":"2016-12-05T13:52:52","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T13:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2016-12-05T13:54:05","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T13:54:05","slug":"is-it-really-necessary-to-swap-silver-fillings-for-white-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/blog\/is-it-really-necessary-to-swap-silver-fillings-for-white-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it really necessary to swap silver fillings for white fillings?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have metal fillings? You may want to consider changing them for white fillings. If so, we can help you. At Wimbledon Dental Care we offer a range of treatments including swapping metal to white fillings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/\">Wimbledon Dental Care<\/a> is conveniently situated on The Broadway- perfect for anyone wanting to pop by for an appointment on their lunch break.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/white-fillings-in-wimbledon-e1480945958511.jpg\" alt=\"white-fillings-in-wimbledon\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" \/>What are the disadvantages of silver metal fillings?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Risk of damage to your teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Metal expands and contracts depending on the temperature. By exposing your mouth to range of temperatures, for example while eating hot food or enjoying frozen ice-cream, your metal filling with also expand and contract. Over time there is a risk that the tooth will crack as a result.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discolouration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As the years pass, there is a chance that the metal from your silver filling will turn the tooth slightly grey in colour.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unattractive appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to silver fillings being so noticeable, it can lead to feelings of insecurity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of white fillings?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wimbledon is a bustling place for business and socialising; a smile can be everything. There are good reasons why you may want to consider white fillings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>White fillings are known for their strength and long-lasting wear. They should last for decades if looked after properly!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>White fillings mould perfectly into the cavity of your tooth. The appearance of your smile will be brighter with white fillings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With fillings that blend in perfectly with your own teeth, you&#8217;ll feel happier to flash you smile, giving a boost to your self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>With so many reasons why, swapping out metal to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wimbledondentalcare.co.uk\/white-fillings-wimbledon.html\">white fillings in Wimbledon<\/a> makes sense! If you have further enquiries, or you would like to book a consultation, then drop by and see us at <strong>Wimbledon Dental Care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been dreaming of an all-white smile, then you are in luck! This treatment is growing in popularity in Wimbledon. Metal to White fillings is a possibility that we provide, and our dentist is more than happy to explain more details of how this procedure works.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have metal fillings? You may want to consider changing them for white fillings. If so, we can help you. At Wimbledon Dental Care we offer a range of treatments including swapping metal to white fillings. 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