Our practice is mercury-free. While many people still have older silver (amalgam) fillings, these are less attractive and can weaken tooth structure over time. Tooth-colored restorations are designed to look natural while strengthening the tooth using advanced bonding technology.
Silver fillings can wear down, crack, and expand or contract with age, allowing decay to return. They contain mercury and may corrode, leak, or stain teeth and gums.
Tooth-colored restorations bond tightly to the tooth, creating a stronger, more secure fit. They can replace large areas of lost tooth structure, release fluoride to help prevent decay, wear like natural teeth, and are healthier for the gums. The result is a natural-looking, durable restoration.