{"id":326,"date":"2022-01-05T01:34:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T09:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lomitatorrancedental.com\/?page_id=326"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:33:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:33:15","slug":"torrance-tooth-colored-fillings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lomitatorrancedental.com\/es\/services\/torrance-tooth-colored-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth-Colored Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\tEmpastes del color del diente, Torrance, CA\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLlamar (310) 539-7835\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPROGRAMAR CITA EN L\u00cdNEA\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

We work hard to prevent cavities from happening, but occasionally you may still get one. If this happens, we don’t think you should have to spend the rest of your life with gray markings in your teeth. Teeth-colored composite fillings successfully and effectively fill cavities and blend in so perfectly with the natural shade of your teeth that they are virtually invisible.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\u00bfQu\u00e9 son los empastes del color del diente?\t<\/h2>\n\t

Tooth-colored fillings are made up of a composite resin. Unlike amalgam (or silver) fillings, composite fillings don’t contain any metal – or any mercury. The filling is applied to the cavity in layers and carefully cured. Composite fillings actually bond with the surface of your tooth. This helps to prevent further cavities from developing underneath the filling.<\/p>\n

Unlike metal fillings, composite fillings don’t expand and contract because of temperature changes. They also require less tooth structure to be removed before they are placed.<\/p>\n

\u00a1Por todas estas razones, nos encantan los empastes del color del diente!<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tReserve Your Appointment\t<\/h3>\n

\n\t\t\t\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasa con el mercurio en los empastes de amalgama?\t<\/h2>\n\t

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the mercury found in amalgam fillings, and many patients come to us concerned about the metal fillings they already have.<\/p>\n

Tanto el Departamento de Salud de Estados Unidos como los Centros para el Control y la Prevenci\u00f3n de Enfermedades han realizado varios estudios, y ambas agencias concluyeron que el mercurio presente en los empastes dentales es seguro. Ninguna de las dos encontr\u00f3 evidencia que vincule efectos adversos para la salud con los empastes dentales.<\/p>\n

If you are still not comfortable with your metal fillings, we can discuss removing them and replacing them with composite fillings, but in general, we’d prefer not to disturb them unless they are leaking, loose, or broken.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\u00bfC\u00f3mo me sali\u00f3 una caries?\t<\/h2>\n\t

You brush and floss just like you’re supposed to and see us regularly for your scheduled examinations and cleanings. Rest assured, you’re doing the right thing! You’re still significantly decreasing your risk of developing cavities.<\/p>\n

The medical name for cavities is “dental caries,” and it’s actually a disease caused by bacteria that can be passed from person to person. You may have known people who, despite having excellent hygiene habits, were still prone to cavities.<\/p>\n

The bacteria that cause cavities are easily spread from family member to family member, and they’re incredibly common. These bacteria feed off of sugar, and unfortunately, the typical American diet is very high in sugar. Additionally, many people filter their tap water or drink bottled water to avoid chemicals like chlorine. This means that the water they’re drinking doesn’t contain fluoride, which has been shown to strengthen the enamel of teeth and protect them from cavities.<\/p>\n

Adem\u00e1s de cepillarte dos veces al d\u00eda y usar hilo dental todas las noches antes de acostarte, sigue estos consejos para aumentar a\u00fan m\u00e1s tus posibilidades de prevenir las caries:<\/p>\n

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  • Habla con uno de nuestros higienistas sobre las t\u00e9cnicas adecuadas para cepillarte y usar hilo dental. Si quieres, podemos hacer una demostraci\u00f3n pr\u00e1ctica para ti.<\/li>\n
  • Cambia tu cepillo de dientes regularmente (aproximadamente cada tres meses), ya que las bacterias pueden acumularse en \u00e9l.<\/li>\n
  • Evita el az\u00facar siempre que puedas. Si disfrutas de un dulce, cep\u00edllate los dientes lo antes posible despu\u00e9s, o al menos enju\u00e1gate la boca con agua.<\/li>\n
  • Consume abundantes alimentos ricos en calcio, como productos l\u00e1cteos bajos en grasa, tofu, almendras, espinacas y col rizada, para ayudar a tus dientes a reponer sus reservas de calcio y fortalecer el esmalte.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a1Llama a nuestra cl\u00ednica hoy mismo para programar tu examen y limpieza, y ayudar a mantener las caries al m\u00ednimo absoluto!<\/p>\n

    \n\t\t\tMiles de Pacientes Satisfechos\t<\/h2>\n\t