When dentists first began to apply teeth fillings hundreds of years ago, they used metal amalgams containing a mixture of silver, tin and mercury. Amalgam fillings are still widely used today, since they are inexpensive, strong and durable. There is one obvious downside, which is that they look nothing like natural tooth enamel.

Aside from the esthetic issues, some concerns have been raised about the possible health complications with using mercury in fillings. Although there is no conclusive evidence to support this, and the American Dental Association maintains that amalgam fillings are safe, we at Florkowski Family Dentistry have decided to go for a metal-free dentistry approach.

By using composite material for ‘white’ tooth fillings, Dr. Sam Baydoun and her team ensure that their dental restorations are safe, functional, and esthetically pleasing. Composite fillings can be precisely matched to your natural tooth color, and when polished, the material looks just like enamel.

Other tooth-colored filling materials include glass ionomer, which is typically used for temporary fillings, and ceramic, which is used in larger restorations like inlays and overlays. tooth filling in garden city mi.