Tooth Fillings

White Fillings in Gastonia

We are a mercury-free practice. However, many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure.

Tooth-Colored Restorations create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.

Disadvantages of Silver fillings:

Silver fillings have many drawbacks. The edges of the silver filling can wear down, become weak or break. This results in the tooth not being protected and lets cavities get started once again. With age, the metal of a silver filling expands, contracts, and can split.

Silver fillings can corrode, leak and cause stains on your teeth and gums.

Fortunately, silver fillings can safely be replaced with Tooth-Colored Restorations.

Advantages of Tooth-Colored Restorations

There are many advantages to tooth-colored restorations. Resins are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth. Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and stronger.

Some tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride that can help prevent decay. They wear more like natural teeth and can be healthier for your gums!

The result is a beautiful smile!

Replacing Silver Fillings with a Tooth Colored Restoration

You can have your silver fillings replaced with tooth-colored restorations simply and efficiently.

Your First Appointment:

1. The old filling is removed along with any additional decay.
2. An impression is made of your teeth. A model of your teeth is made and sent to the lab.
3. A temporary is placed on the tooth.

At the Lab: A tooth-colored restoration is carefully made to look natural.

Your Second Appointment:

1. The temporary is removed.
2. A conditioning gel is placed on your tooth to prepare it for the new tooth-colored restoration.
3. Bonding cement is placed on the tooth and a high-intensity light bonds the resin to the tooth.
4. The tooth is then polished.

Your teeth are restored to a natural look and feel, they are stronger and the tooth is protected!

Patient Reviews: White Fillings

This reviews section is in progress. Please visit the Patient Review form to leave feedback about your dental filling experience with Carolinas Dental Health of Gastonia. You may also read or leave a patient review for our practice on our Google My Business listing. Call our Gastonia office if you would like more information: Gastonia Family Dental Office Phone Number 704-864-8896.