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Fillings
The concept of a “filling” is replacing & restoring your tooth structure that is damaged, due to decay or fracture, with a material.
Dr. Hooper will replace old, broken-down amalgam/metal fillings that contain traces of mercury with white fillings (composites) to restore your smile & teeth to a more natural look & feel.
With today’s advancements, no longer will you have to suffer the embarrassment of unsightly & unhealthy silver/mercury/metal fillings of the past.
Eliminate the dark, black appearance in your teeth with new-age, state-of-the-art, tooth-colored resin or porcelain materials.
- White fillings bond to the tooth and strengthen the tooth by restoring most of its original shape.
- Silver amalgams, on the other hand, weaken the teeth and make them more susceptible to breaking. (Broken teeth can be very expensive to replace)
- White, composite fillings can actually save time and money in the long run; and are preferred by most patients. This is due to their natural color, strength and overall appearance and feel.
- Plus, hot and cold sensitivity is greatly reduced with composite material compared to the silver/mercury amalgams. Composite fillings also require less removal of the natural tooth.
