New Jersey Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. G. Gary Green

Porcelain and ceramic technologies have made traditional metal and amalgam fillings a thing of the past. The benefits of porcelain are so great that many of our patients are choosing to get their metal fillings replaced with porcelain. We have placed hundreds of porcelain fillings and replacements in the last few years. Let us take a look at some of these benefits:

• Aesthetics – This is the most obvious benefit. Porcelain can be matched to your tooth color to make your fillings virtually imperceptible. Replacing your unsightly old metal fillings will do wonders for your smile.
• Greater strength and longevity – Because porcelain fillings are bonded to your tooth, they actually make your tooth stronger. Metal fillings are subject to expansion and contraction due to temperature changes and can actually damage your tooth. You can expect your porcelain fillings to last much longer than metal fillings.
• Reduced risk of decay – Because metal fillings are packed into a cavity and not bonded to the tooth, there is potential for decay to develop around the edges of a metal filling.
• No toxicity – Amalgam fillings contain mercury, a known toxic substance. Individuals who have amalgam fillings are subject to up to four times the mercury exposure of the average person.

Metal fillings are still used in certain cases involving the back teeth. Your cosmetic dentist will discuss which options are best for you during your consultation. If you live in the Caldwell, New Jersey area and are in need of fillings, or if you want to replace your old fillings with porcelain, please contact Dr. Gary Green today to set up an appointment.