Many people in the Cherry Hill area have had silver fillings placed into their
teeth because they had "cavities". These silver fillings are called
amalgams. Amalgam fills the space where the decay in the tooth has been
removed.
However, over time, the amalgam corrodes and leaks which blackens the
silver, and many times the tooth. This is easily seen as soon as a
patient opens his or her mouth and is usually a source of embarrassment
for the patient.
At Haddonfield Dental we can provide you with composite fillings that are made of a
porcelain-like material that actually bonds to the tooth for a tight
seal. They are strong and stain-resistant, and they are color-matched to
the natural tooth, making them "invisible".
Composite fillings also lack the sensitivity that is often associated
with silver amalgam fillings. They are especially suited for smaller
cavities and for Cherry Hill area patients who may be allergic to metal fillings.
Please don't hesitate to call us at Haddonfield Dental with any questions you may
have about the benefits of replacing silver amalgam fillings with
invisible composite fillings.