Cosmetic dental color restoration is the process of normalizing the color of each tooth that makes up your perfect smile. Tooth color restoration is accomplished by using composite resin filings. These fillings bond well to the tooth, replace natural strength and achieve a near perfect color match.

Silver Fillings vs Composite Resin Filings

Sometimes patients ask why we never use silver-mercury fillings at Smile Quest Dental in our Rocklin dental office. One reason is cosmetic. Composite resin fillings can be color matched to surrounding teeth. We have also found that old silver-mercury amalgam fillings tend to darken teeth and act like a wedge in the tooth which can lead to tooth fractures. There is also concern about mercury contamination, a possible side effect of silver-mercury fillings.

Dr Smurthwaite recommends that when old silver-mercury amalgam fillings need to be replaced, the tooth be restored with composite resin fillings or porcelain CEREC lifetime* restorations..

To have the dentist contact you about this and other cosmetic procedures, please give us a call at 916-362-85ll. You are under no obligation and may be eligible for a free consultation.

*Lifetime Warranty is available on the restoration itself only as long as the patient comes in for their regular cleanings at least every 6 months so we can maintain our work.