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Tooth-Colored Fillings vs. Amalgams

With advancements in dental materials, cavity fillings have come a long way. It used to be commonplace for dentists to use amalgam fillings to treat teeth affected by decay or cavities. Today, more and more people opt for tooth-colored fillings. What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings? Tooth-colored fillings are a composite resin that typically contains a ceramic [...]

Tooth-Colored Fillings vs. Amalgams2023-02-05T13:33:17+00:00

Amalgam & Silver Filling Removal

Metal-Free, Tooth-Colored Fillings in San Rafael, CA Fix cavities or replace old mercury amalgams with tooth-colored fillings. Chewing puts incredible stresses on teeth. That's why, in the past, filling cavities and restoring damaged teeth usually involved metals such as gold, silver, or an amalgam. (A mixture of metals, including mercury.) Today, you have a choice [...]

Amalgam & Silver Filling Removal2020-12-31T21:39:22+00:00