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 For
years there has been debate in the dental profession
regarding the pros and cons of using silver amalgam/mercury
fillings, which contain about 50% mercury, to restore
cavities. While it has not been proven scientifically
that mercury fillings can harm you, we have chosen
to not use silver amalgam/mercury fillings, as the
technology involved with them is well over 100 years
old. There are also several drawbacks to them, which
can cause trouble for teeth with silver fillings.
At our office we prefer to provide our patients
with the newest and best alternatives available, as
well as tired and proven techniques that have proven
themselves over the years. Bonded ceramic and composite
resins not only look natural, they provide a much
better service and protection for your teeth, as they
eliminate many of the shortcomings of the old fashioned
silver fillings. They seal the teeth better, insulate
against hot and cold better, and if they wear down
they can be repaired easier. Many people who are undergoing
a cosmetic improvement on their front teeth elect
to have dark silver fillings in their back teeth replaced
with the bonded ceramic resins to provide a total
cosmetic improvement.
Our office also provides the less aesthetic, but
more durable restorations of gold inlays, onlays and
crowns. In fact, Dr. Wirtz had all his previous restorations
of silver/amalgam/mercury fillings replaced in 1980
with gold restorations. Please call the office if
you want to look into replacing any of your old, unsightly
silver fillings.
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