Metal Free Fillings
When someone has a smaller sized defect or cavity in their tooth we restore them with tooth colored metal free fillings. We do not place any silver, mercury, alloy, or amalgam fillings into our patients mouths. Dr. Hope stands firmly in his belief that the use of those metal type fillings is harmful to your teeth and possibly to your systemic health. Not only do these fillings leak, stain the teeth, are ugly, and ultimately crack and break teeth, but there are numerous possible health concerns due to the mercury contained within them.
Using modern bonded type composite materials we can be extremely conservative in restoring the teeth. Also, composite tooth colored fillings help to reinforce tooth structure. Of course they are much more attractive and the ugly black fillings of the old days.
These type of fillings are much more difficult and technically challenging to place and require special materials and equipment. They also require specialized training to be done correctly so they feel natural and last a long time. Dr. Hope has received this advanced training and is ready to restore your teeth in the best and healthiest way possible.
