Tooth Fillings
We are a mercury-free practice. However, many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure. Porcelain inlays and Tooth Colored Restorations (onlays) create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.
Disadvantages of Silver fillings:
Silver fillings have many drawbacks. The edges of the silver filling can wear down, become weak or break. This results in the tooth not being protected and lets cavities get started once again. With age, the metal of a silver filling expands, contracts, and can split.
Silver fillings contain 50 percent mercury. They can corrode, leak and cause stains on your teeth and gums.
Fortunately, silver fillings can safely be replaced with Tooth-Colored Restorations.
Advantages of Tooth-Colored Restorations
There are many advantages to tooth-colored restorations. Resin onlays are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth. Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and stronger.
Since the resin used in tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride this can help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and does not require placement at the gum line, which is healthier for your gums!
The result is a beautiful smile!
Skowronski Family Dentistry
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GREAT dentist office. Everyone is friendly and caring.
- Serena b
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I had a wonderful experience for my tooth filling appointment with. Dr. Katynski and Melissa. Dr. Katynski. was very professional and made me feel at ease. He explained to me everything he was doing. I could tell he was a sincere and genuine nice person. Melissa was very professional as well, and had a great sense of humor. She did a great job!!
- Deborah W
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My family has been coming to Dr. Ray for sixteen years and we have never once been disappointed in any manner. The entire staff is amazing and the dental work is fantastic!!
- Joy M
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A great atmosphere with a very professional, friendly staff!! Great work everyone, keep smiling it becomes contagious 🙂
- Michael V
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Got my existing cracked filling replaced painlessly thank you!
- Julie M
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Happy with the entire staff.
- Diana G
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Great job per usual!
- Jason V
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Always look forward to my dental appointments!
- Christine D
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Couldn’t pay me to go to another dentist!!
- Mike D
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Very professional and safe
- Michael W
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I was extremely nervous to get a filling, especially when it came down to the numbing aspect. I hate needles!! Staff was very patient and thoroughly explained procedure. Kind of made getting a future filling easy to look forward to! Although, let’s hope I don’t need one
- Jassica Z
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Best Dental practice out there
- Sam S
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great
- Joyce
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Great place great people
- Brett D
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The best dentist and staff!!
- Jennifer D
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One of the best experiences I've had getting fillings.
- Erin K
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Great team. Always a positive experience when visiting.
- Cara Z
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My first time with the new dentist and it went off without a hitch. No pain, no discomfort, I am happy
- Madi G
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Great experience, good work on the filling itself
- Theresa B
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Great as usual
- Gary P