Amalgams/Mercury Fillings - Why?

Dallas Cosmetic Dentistry

Fillings

For years there has been debate in the dental profession regarding the pros and cons of using silver amalgam fillings, which contain about 50% mercury, to restore cavities. While it has not been proven scientifically mercury can harm you, we have chosen to not use silver amalgam/mercury fillings, as the technology involved with them is well over 100 years old. There are also several drawbacks to them, which can cause trouble for teeth with silver fillings.

At our Dallas dental office we prefer to provide our patients with the newest and best alternatives available, which are bonded ceramic composite resins. Not only do they look natural, they provide a much better service and protection for your teeth, as they eliminate all the shortcomings of the old fashioned silver fillings. They seal the teeth better, insulate against hot and cold better, and if they wear down they can be repaired more easily. Many people who are undergoing a cosmetic improvement on their front teeth elect to have dark silver fillings in their back teeth replaced with the bonded ceramic resins to provide a total cosmetic improvement. Please call our Dallas dental office if you want to look into replacing any of your old, unsightly silver fillings.

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Whether you are interested in a cosmetic dentistry consultation or general dentistry, call our Dallas dental office today to schedule your appointment. We serve patients from across DFW with contemporary, comfortable dental care, including sedation dentistry. Dr. Harris and our team look forward to partnering with you to create a smile that will last your lifetime.