Metal Free Fillings

Strength and Purity

Those “silver fillings “ you got as a child aren’t really silver at all– they are an amalgam of mercury, silver and other metals. That metal inside your mouth acts like metal outside your mouth – it reacts to temperature changes. Metal fillings will expand when exposed to cold (think ice cream, a cool drink) and contract when exposed to heat (coffee, soup).  

This movement of expanding and contracting can weaken the tooth walls and eventually lead to factures or breaks. It can also create a space between the tooth wall and the filling, allowing bacteria to get under an existing filling and cause decay that can’t be seen under the filling.

We don’t use mercury amalgams to repair your teeth. Instead, we use attractive, strong and healthy alternatives such as porcelain inlays and composite resins to create fillings that not only look natural but also are stronger than materials of the past.

We will also be happy to replace older, failing amalgam restorations.  Simply ask of our staff about this option today!