Tooth-Colored Fillings
In the past, dentists used amalgam fillings to fill the cavity where tooth decay was removed. Amalgams contain mercury, a substance we now know to be harmful to the body. Metal is a poor substance for fillings, so we use more durable and attractive composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings.
Over time, amalgam corrodes and leaks, blackening the filling and the tooth. Patients with old, metal fillings are often embarrassed to smile or open their mouths fully and show their blackened teeth. At Bethesda Sedation Dentistry, our dentists place tooth-colored fillings made of a porcelain-like material that actually bonds to the tooth for a tight seal. Tooth-colored fillings are strong, stain-resistant, and color-matched to the natural tooth enamel, making them totally inconspicuous.
See an actual patient make the transformation from metal to tooth-colored fillings.
Your Smile is Your Greatest Asset!
If you're ready to experience total comfort and achieve optimal oral health and beauty with tooth-colored fillings, call Bethesda Sedation Dentistry or schedule an appointment online. We will give your smile new life! Dr. Dougherty, Dr. Klotz, Dr. Schlossberg, and our team proudly serve residents of Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and beyond.