White Fillings
Issues of Metal Amalgam
Where Your Smile Begins
Calgary, Alberta
Metal is not the most ideal type of material for dental restorations. While it has many beneficial qualities, it cannot be altered to match your tooth shade, making it obvious that you’ve had dental work done. Composite and porcelain fillings offer a safe and attractive alternative.
The Downside of Metal
Metal fillings are composed of mercury, silver, and other metals. The metals respond to changes in temperature, expanding with heat and contracting when exposed to cold. All this subtle movement can weaken the tooth, causing cracks or breaks in the enamel. The enamel damage not only compromises the function of the tooth, the tooth structure may become more vulnerable to decay and eventually fracture. Although it is uncommon, teeth damaged by metal fillings may require a porcelain crown to restore strength, or may need to be extracted.
A Better Alternative
Although gold is strong and durable, its aesthetics are nothing short of horrible. White fillings, porcelain crowns and bridges no longer have to be made of gold or mercury amalgam. Dr. Cload can do metal filling removal and replacement to help you create a more beautiful and healthy smile. Replacing your mercury-silver fillings with beautiful, natural looking tooth strengthening porcelain will give you fantastic results.
Now with the latest generation of advanced cosmetic dentistry materials available, Dr. Cload can replace these old materials with stronger, safer and more aesthetically pleasing ceramic restorations.
Start Here
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of porcelain and composite dental materials, Dr. Cload and his smile makeover team offer new patient consultations. During your visit, you can discuss the benefits of tooth-colored material and view Before and After images. Dr. Cload can take a look at any previous dental work you’ve had done and give you a recommendation on the best way to improve your smile. Our dental team will also take digital images of your mouth and do a thorough evaluation of your dental health.
If you have questions about metal fillings or any other cosmetic dentistry topics, feel to submit your question online.
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