eSmile News
General Dentistry -
Metal/Mercury Free Dentistry
Everything wears out and your silver fillings are no exception. They endure great biting force every day, and as they wear, both their appearance and function degrade. Often, the edges of mercury/amalgam fillings absorb moisture, causing the edges to wear. When this occurs, your tooth is no longer sealed and protected from decay. Food can become trapped in this space, enabling cavities to form unchecked.
Our practice is dedicated to providing our patients with modern alternatives to mercury/amalgam fillings. These include composite or white fillings, composite/ceramic or gold filling material. When we recommend replacement of your worn filling we'll consider both the size of the filling and the amount of healthy tooth structure that remains.
Replacing unsightly silver fillings with alternative white materials is just one more way we can help give you a whiter, brighter, healthier smile.
And for new cavities? We will start fresh using only modern alternatives materials to restore affected teeth.