In a short time, the amalgam corrodes and leaks which blackens the fillings and the tooth. This is easily seen when people open their mouths and is usually a source of embarrassment.

The modern approach to these cavities, is to restore the tooth with a resin filling.  These latest generation materials are strong and stain-resistant, and they are color-matched to the natural tooth.

Resin fillings also lack the sensitivity that is often associated with amalgam fillings. Additionally, they are ideal for patients who may be allergic to metal fillings or wish to avoid the toxicity of mercury.

Please call our office with any questions you may have about the benefits of replacing mercury-silver fillings with the cosmetic resin fillings.