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Silver fillings can be replaced with white tooth fillings
 

Many people in the New Paltz 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 Joel A Fischer DDS 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 New Paltz area patients who may be allergic to metal fillings.

As you are probably aware, silver fillings contain mercury and other metals which are reported by many researchers to be toxic to humans. While the medical and dental communities continue to debate the actual dangers of silver fillings, Dr. Fischer feels that it is time to move on to more modern materials that do not contain these suspect materials. It is for that reason, he will not place silver fillings in your mouth under any circumstances.

Should you suffer from autoimmune diseases, such as MS, Lupus or arthritis for example, you must consider the removal of any remaining silver fillings or crowns made from certain base metals which can affect your overall health.

Please don't hesitate to call us at Joel A Fischer DDS with any questions you may have about the benefits of replacing silver amalgam fillings with invisible composite fillings.

 

 

 


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Highland - Kingston - Newburgh - Woodstock NY areas.
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