Fillings and Restorations in Wilmington, DE
Natural Tooth Fillings for Healthier Teeth
We are a mercury-free practice. However, many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure.
Porcelain inlays and Tooth Colored Restorations (onlays) create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies
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Silver Fillings vs. Tooth-Colored Fillings: What’s Better for Your Smile?
Old silver fillings don’t just affect how your smile looks — they can weaken your teeth over time, cause discoloration, and increase the risk of future decay. Modern tooth-colored restorations offer a safer, stronger, and more natural-looking solution designed to protect your teeth while enhancing your smile.
Drawbacks of Silver Fillings
Over time, silver fillings can weaken, crack, and leak at the edges. Because metal expands and contracts with temperature changes, it can place stress on the tooth and lead to fractures or additional decay. Silver fillings can also stain surrounding tooth structure and gums, affecting the appearance of your smile.
The Advantage of Tooth-Colored Restorations
Tooth-colored restorations bond directly to the natural tooth, reinforcing weakened areas and creating a sealed, secure fit. Unlike metal fillings, they do not expand or contract, which helps preserve your tooth structure and reduce the risk of future damage.
Long-Term Protection for Your Teeth
Many modern tooth-colored materials help guard against future decay and wear similarly to natural teeth. This makes them a strong, long-lasting solution for restoring both function and health.
Natural Aesthetic Results
Because they are custom-matched to your tooth shade, tooth-colored restorations blend seamlessly with your smile. The result is a healthier-looking, more uniform appearance without the dark contrast of metal fillings.
A Safer Upgrade for Aging Fillings
Replacing old silver fillings with modern materials can improve both the strength and appearance of the tooth while helping prevent future complications caused by deterioration and leakage.
Tooth-Colored Restoration: The Better Silver Filling Replacement
You can have your silver fillings replaced with tooth-colored restorations (onlays). This process requires two appointments.
Your First Appointment:
- The old filling is removed along with any additional decay.
- An impression is made of your teeth. A model of your teeth is made and sent to the lab.
- A temporary onlay is placed on the tooth.
Your Second Appointment:
- The temporary onlay is removed.
- A conditioning gel is placed on your tooth to prepare it for the new onlay.
- Bonding cement is placed on the tooth and a high intensity light bonds the resin to the tooth.
- The tooth is then polished.
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At the Lab: A resin is carefully placed into the model of your teeth. It is then designed to look natural.
Your teeth are restored to a natural look and feel, they are stronger and the tooth is protected!
