White Teeth Fillings
 "I
like the way the color matches my own teeth. When
my five-year-old asked, 'Mommy, why are your teeth
all black?', I knew it was time to replace my
old silver amalgams." – Amy
B.
Dental amalgam,
a metal alloy comprised of silver and mercury,
was used to restore teeth 100 years ago! It has
many problems such as its tendency to change shape
with age, causing the tooth or filling to crack.
It has a silver color that tarnishes, causing
unsightly teeth that appear black in color. And
finally, it does contain mercury, which many people
would like to avoid.
White porcelain
fillings, also known as resin-bonded ceramic,
are the modern day replacement for silver/mercury
amalgam. For years dental materials scientists
searched for an alternative to amalgam that is
strong, white in color, long lasting and can adhere
chemically to the natural tooth. We now have such
a material! White Porcelain Filling consists of
porcelain particles suspended in a plastic resin.
It is as hard and strong as silver amalgam. And
it is white! Formulations are now strong enough
to use on "back" teeth. White fillings
for "front" teeth have been successfully
used for over 30 years.
Advantages of white
fillings-
- Bonds to tooth
- Strengthens tooth for long
term stability
- White color matches tooth
- Less drilling needed due
to bonding
- More conservative
- No mercury
- Modest additional cost
Dr. Loshin
only uses the newest generation of white filling
material that incorporates fluoride mineral for
an added preventive benefit. Since white fillings
are harder for the dentist to see, Dr. Loshin
always uses high power magnification and a plasma
arc laser when placing these beautiful, but technically
more complex restorations.
Contact us today by calling
206.682.3093 or online
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