If you’ve had a dental filling in the past, you may have received a metal amalgam filling, which gets the job done but can be unsightly and dangerous for your health. Dental technology has improved, leading us to now have tooth-colored dental fillings using composite resin. Dr. Michael Maser, your metal-free dentist in Myrtle Beach, SC, can inform you of the benefits of using tooth-colored fillings to replace metal fillings.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
In the past, metal fillings also contained mercury, which can be extremely dangerous to your health and cause lasting problems you may have to deal with. Dr. Maser who is a metal-free dentist in Myrtle Beach, SC, cares about the total health of patients and would never use metal fillings. On top of the worry about mercury, patients can be allergic to certain metals which can increase sensitivity.
Instead, resin or ceramic are now used to help keep your smile as healthy as possible for years to come. Tooth-colored fillings make it so that no one will ever know you had work done to begin with since they look natural. Metal-free options are also biocompatible, meaning that your body will accept your restoration as a part of your natural smile which is beneficial for your smile and the environment!
Contact Dr. Maser Today!
Metal restorations are a thing of the past, so it’s time to move into the future with tooth-colored fillings! Contact Dr. Maser, your metal-free dentist in Myrtle Beach, SC, to learn more about tooth-colored restorations and how they can safely restore your smile. Call (843) 293-7900 today for more information and to set up your next appointment!