METAL FREE RESTORATIONS 

What do you use to fill cavities?

The days of silver mercury fillings are now nearly obsolete.  Our practice uses no silver mercury, and will be happy to assist you in replacing older, failing amalgam restorations.  Today’s porcelain inlays and composite resins create fillings that are not only natural looking but also stronger than materials of the past. 

 What are inlays and onlays?

We use inlays and onlays made of porcelain or composite resin.  These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth.  Inlays, similar to a filling, are used inside the cusp tips of a tooth.  Onlays are a more substantial reconstruction, extending out over one or more of the cusps of the tooth. 

While traditional fillings can reduce tooth strength by up to 50%, inlays and onlays made of high strength resins can actually increase tooth strength by up to 75%, lasting from 10 to 30 years.

Crowns

A crown is used when a tooth is severely broken down.  We can make the crowns from porcelain and composite resin which eliminates any metal.  The crown can then be bonded to the tooth to restore it beautifully and improve its strength. 

How can you replace my missing teeth?

Many options are available, including bridges, implants or even precision fit natural looking and feeling partial and full dentures.  There is no reason to live with missing teeth.  Replacing missing teeth can add self-confidence, and also allows other teeth to last longer by reducing the stress placed on the remaining natural teeth.