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See transformation from metal to tooth-colored.
Many people have had mercury fillings placed into
their teeth because they had "cavities". These fillings
are called amalgams. Amalgam fills the space where the decay in the tooth
has been removed.
However, over time, the amalgam corrodes and leaks which blackens
the filling, and many times the tooth. This is easily seen as soon as
a patient opens his or her mouth and is usually a source of embarrassment
for the patient.
At Dougherty Dental Care we can provide you with composite fillings
that are made of a porcelain-like material that actually bonds to the
tooth for a tight seal. They are strong and stain-resistant, and they
are color-matched to the natural tooth, making them "invisible".
Composite fillings also lack the sensitivity that is often associated
with amalgam fillings. They are especially suited for smaller
cavities and for patients who may be allergic to metal
fillings.
Please don't hesitate to call us at Dougherty Dental Care with any
questions you may have about the benefits of replacing silver amalgam
fillings with invisible composite fillings.
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