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Fillings
Our Robbinsdale, MN dentist offers two types of fillings and leaves the option of which one to use up to you.
Amalgam (Silver) Fillings
Amalgam fillings consist of a mixture of different metals and have been in use for over 150 years, proving to be a strong, long lasting material.
Amalgam fillings cost less then the composite (white) filling and many patients choose this option for this reason and the fact that most dental plans pay more for an amalgam filling on the posterior (back) teeth then a composite filling.
While there is much debate on the hazards of using amalgam fillings, the ADA prescribes to the notation that no scientific evidence has been provided that amalgam fillings are dangerous to a patient's health.
Composite (White) Fillings
Composite fillings consist of a family of tooth colored compounds. The majority of these compounds in dentistry are called composite resins and can be used in most locations of the mouth, including back teeth.
Composite resins are versatile and can be used as a restorative filling when new decay is discovered, as a cosmetic filling to replace silver or gold fillings, or to close gaps between front teeth.
As a cosmetic option, our dentist can carefully take out all unwanted amalgam fillings and replace them with composite.
One thing to be aware of is that many dental plans view using composite fillings on the posterior (back) teeth as cosmetic and pay less than if an amalgam is used. We stress this so our patients are not surprised with the additional cost.
Amalgam (Silver) Fillings
Amalgam fillings consist of a mixture of different metals and have been in use for over 150 years, proving to be a strong, long lasting material.
Amalgam fillings cost less then the composite (white) filling and many patients choose this option for this reason and the fact that most dental plans pay more for an amalgam filling on the posterior (back) teeth then a composite filling.
While there is much debate on the hazards of using amalgam fillings, the ADA prescribes to the notation that no scientific evidence has been provided that amalgam fillings are dangerous to a patient's health.
Composite (White) Fillings
Composite fillings consist of a family of tooth colored compounds. The majority of these compounds in dentistry are called composite resins and can be used in most locations of the mouth, including back teeth.
Composite resins are versatile and can be used as a restorative filling when new decay is discovered, as a cosmetic filling to replace silver or gold fillings, or to close gaps between front teeth.
As a cosmetic option, our dentist can carefully take out all unwanted amalgam fillings and replace them with composite.
One thing to be aware of is that many dental plans view using composite fillings on the posterior (back) teeth as cosmetic and pay less than if an amalgam is used. We stress this so our patients are not surprised with the additional cost.
Family & Preventive Dentistry: Oral exams & Digital X-rays, Dental Cleanings, Fluoride & Dental Sealants
Restorative Dentistry: Extractions, Root Canals, Gum Therapy, Crowns & Bridges, Dentures, Implants
Botox®
Cosmetic Dentistry: Bonding, Composite Fillings, Orthodontics, Veneers, Whitening
Financial & Dental Insurance
Restorative Dentistry: Extractions, Root Canals, Gum Therapy, Crowns & Bridges, Dentures, Implants
Botox®
Cosmetic Dentistry: Bonding, Composite Fillings, Orthodontics, Veneers, Whitening
Financial & Dental Insurance
