Utilizing new bonding technology, silver Mercury fillings are now unnecessary.  It is no longer required to have a silver or black "badge" announcing to the world that you have had cavities.

We do not believe in silver Mercury fillings in our office and have not placed any in several years.  First, there is the Mercury issue.  Although it has never been proven that mercury from silver amalgams is harmful, we do know that Mercury itself is harmful and these fillings do contain some Mercury.  Since we only provide the very best for out patients, staff and families, we prefer to err on the side of caution.

Secondly, silver mercury fillings weaken the tooth with time due to the fact that there is little or no adhesion.  This is why when your silver filling breaks it usually takes a part of the natural tooth along with it, leaving a lot of leakage and decay behind.

Thirdly, and very importantly in a cosmetic practice such as ours - A tooth colored filling looks much more natural.  As long as meticulous attention to detail is used, a tooth colored, bonded filling will be long lasting, Mercury free and virtually undetectable in the mouth.  A beautiful, "metal-free" mouth is possible.