Gold has been used as a restorative material in dentistry for well over 100 years and its track record compared to other material that we have to restore teeth with is still the best!
If you want longevity for your fillings and if you want to minimize the amount of times you have to change your fillings then gold may be the choice for you!
Here are the top 10 reasons why you should consider gold if you need a crown or cavity filled:
1) Gold is THE MOST long lasting material that we have in dentistry - STILL.
2) Gold is considered a noble precious metal and does not release anything into the mouth over time.
3) Because of its warm color, gold will never grey a tooth like silver amalgam did.
4) Gold can act like a brace for the tooth and prevent future tooth fractures (when designed well)
5) Gold can be used in teeth without it EVER showing ( especially upper teeth)
6) Gold does not corrode and will not chip away at the borders as other materials do. It is extremely strong even when very thin.
7) Gold acts like enamel does. It has the same characteristics and wear resistance hence the longevity factor.
8) Gold is the restoration that many dentists choose to have repairs done to their own teeth!
9) For a full crown, your dentist has to remove less of the good tooth compared to a porcelain crown.
10) It is like having a little jewel in your mouth:)