Cosmetic dentistry fixes cracked, worn, discolored or broken teeth
 For
over 100 years, dentists have been using silver-mercury amalgam
fillings to restore decayed or broken teeth. The only other
alternative was gold and that was always too expensive for most
folks. Now there is a new and economical way to restore teeth using
tooth-colored resin fillings. The resin is made up of glass
particles in a plastic matrix. The doctor bonds the putty-like
material to the tooth with a high-intensity light. This hardens the
material and allows it to be shaped and polished for immediate use.
Once completed, the tooth has a natural appearance and is
actually stronger than before due to the strength of the adhesive
agent used to bond the resin to the tooth. Resin restorations not
only look better, but they are stronger and last longer than the old
silver-amalgam fillings. Resin restorations can range from $150 to
$350 per tooth.
Please call with any questions you may have about the benefits of
resin restorations.
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