Metal-Free Fillings

Unsightly silver amalgam fillings are mostly a thing of the past. Currently, the healthiest and most eye-pleasing results come from metal-free, tooth colored, fillings. Gig Harbor dentist, Dr. Bloomquist, finds that restorations done in composite resin (tooth colored) combine the best results for the integrity and appearance of your teeth.

It’s not just about metal amalgam fillings being unattractive, they can also be damaging to tooth structure. The dated philosophy behind depth cut or preparation design required silver amalgam restorations to destroy more tooth structure than the more conservative design of resin fillings. Temperatures from hot and cold foods cause these old fillings to expand and contract. This shift in size has been known to lead to weakening and fractures of the tooth. It may also cause bacteria to enter, resulting in further decay and destruction of the tooth.

“Metal-free fillings protect the integrity of the tooth with aesthetically pleasing results.”

Metal-free tooth colored fillings offered at SoundBridge Center for Dental Arts offer a great alternative. Made of composite resin material, they can be matched to any tooth color for aesthetically charming results. The additional benefit is that the preparation design is much more conservative and thus retains more of your own natural tooth structure– translating to longer lasting tooth integrity.

Dr. Bloomquist puts a lot of detailed effort in the tooth colored fillings she provides her Gig Harbor patients for a lasting, stunning finish. Whether your wish is to replace old metal amalgam fillings, or are needing to fill a new cavity, make metal-free tooth colored fillings at SoundBridge Center for Dental Arts your option.