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What are metal-free fillings?
Metal-free fillings are a cosmetic dentistry treatment used to treat small areas of decay inside tooth enamel. At Dr. Maria Cavalier’s Greensburg, Pennsylvania office, we use only natural-looking, tooth-colored filling materials due to the ultimate safety and appearance benefits they offer our patients. If you’ve got small cavities or outdated metal fillings, let us treat you with metal-free fillings created to match your tooth shade nicely.

What are the advantages of metal-free fillings?
Although they cost a little bit more than metal fillings, the white composite fillings we perform are far superior in many ways:

  • They are a lot less noticeable than metal fillings and blend in well with your smile.
  • The composite material we use is completely safe.
  • They will not turn black with age, as metal fillings can do.
  • They do not contain mercury, a controversial substance used in metallic fillings.
  • The layers of silicon dioxide used in white fillings help stabilize and strengthen the decayed tooth.
  • White fillings are not affected by extreme hot and cold temperatures, so there is no risk of cracking or breaking due to temperature resistance.
  • White fillings can be placed in just one visit and harden very quickly, as opposed to metallic fillings which can take hours to harden.

Who are good candidates for metal-free fillings?
If you are interested in filling a new cavity or replacing an old metal filling, you may be a good candidate for a metal-free filling. Generally, if you have a small area of decay that has not weakened the tooth’s structure, you may be able to benefit from this type of treatment.

Are metal-free fillings expensive?
Fillings are one of the more conservative and therefore inexpensive cosmetic dentistry treatment options available. We accept most major insurance plans — just let us know which plan you have and we’ll research the details of your coverage. We also offer affordable financing options to help you pay for treatment over time.

Are you ready to replace outdated metal fillings with natural-looking, metal-free fillings? Dr. Cavalier can help you get the smile you’ve always wanted with state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry treatments like metal-free fillings. Together, you and Dr. Cavalier can create a beautiful, healthy smile that will last many years. Please contact us today for a personal smile makeover consultation.

Greensburg Cosmetic Dentist

724.219.0812

438 Pellis Road, Suite 100
Greensburg, PA 15601

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