Traditional Filling Methods Giving Way to Ceramic Fillings

In dentistry, ceramic fillings are a recent development in teeth restoration procedures. Ceramic fillings are made of ceramics, porcelain or other glass like fillings. They don't contain metal used in the restorations as in case of  traditional procedures. People who are more concerned about the teeth regarding exposure to toxins or conscious about environment can choose these type of fillings to their teeth. Ceramic fillings are mostly used in inlays, outlays, crowns, implants, veneers etc.

Differences between ceramic and conventional filling methods

Traditional methods of fillings has some mercury in them which may act as a toxic material but this ceramic fillings don't contain even small amounts of mercury. This mercury may damage the nervous system and kidney if absorbed by or digested by the body and this metal fillings cause threat to the life of the people sometimes. Were as this ceramic fillings are far better and free of mercury.

Traditional methods require more tooth structured to be removed using the drilling procedure were as ceramic fillings require less drilling. Ceramic fillings gives aesthetic look to the patients teeth were as traditional methods make people to know that your teeth is having problems so that you are having fillings in your teeth. This makes you feel shy among the people and you can't really open your mouth to smile. This fillings will fill this gap. This fillings also have may advantages stated under.

Benefits of ceramic fillings

• Ceramic fillings appear in natural color and are pleasing.
• This fillings are completely metal free which doesn't release any kind of toxins in to your teeth.
• There is no problem of conductivity also with this ceramic fillings which can't lead to sensitivity problems in mouth.
• They are resistant to corrosion and straining which is more with composite fillings.
• You can get your fillings in just one visit to the dentist.

These are major benefits with ceramic fillings but there are also some drawbacks with this fillings which you can really ignore as it has aesthetic benefits. Few drawbacks that you can ignore are:

• It is more expensive when compared to other fillings.
• This fillings can break more as with other kind of fillings. The durability of this fillings is less and they need to be replaced once in at least 7-10 years. And in order to prevent it from breaking inlays and outlays should be large.

This is all about the ceramic fillings today and its advantages over the other traditional fillings.

Safe Driving Tips for Teens

Teenage is the most energetic period in one's life. Unless guided, the energy could be wasted for various undesirable things. When this people drive the car there will be more chances of getting into accidents as they won't follow the rules and instructions. They will have independent mindset. But a parent should teach his or her child the following tips that keeps your teen child away from accidents.

Facts about teen driving

• Teens driving the car will lead to more accidents as per the statistics
• They can't estimate the dangerous situations coming out when driving
• These people drive speed than the older people
• Males teens under age 15-20 who drunk are the ones who make more accidents
• They won't use the seat belts mostly

Safety tips while driving
Avoid using mobile
The major factor for deaths in driving is usage of mobile phones. Many teenage people can't avoid this as it became a part of life for them. Apart from mobile usage they also use the electronic materials. So, it should be avoided and teens must concentrate on driving and keep their mobile phones switched off.

Avoid Texting
Texting is a common thing that most of the teens do while driving. Researches show that people can't concentrate the road when they are texting as their eyes goes away from driving to text. Usage of mobile phones, texting and making calls is banned in many states in the United States.

Don't cross speed limit
There will be some speed limits for every vehicle in all the countries and it should not be crosses. Crossing the speed limit may lead to the violation of the rules and you may get penalties for that or otherwise over speed may also leads to accidents. So, teens must avoid speedy driving.

Never drink and drive
Driving having consumed alcohol is a illegal and pushes you to get penalty as per law. There is high probability of accidents when people drink and drive which teens are often found involved. Therefore, never do it.

Use seat belts while driving
Seat belt usage is good for all - kids as well as adults. But this is avoided by many people mostly the teens. Even though they are not comfortable fro many people they should be used to avoid injuries when your car slips or crashes.

These are the major things that teens will do when they are driving and these tips will help them a lot. Parents should get their teen kids counseled by professionals – they should be told regarding the importance of safety tips while driving and the harmful effect if they do not  follow them.

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