At Surrey Hills Dental, we prioritize your health and aesthetics by exclusively using composite fillings, avoiding amalgam (mercury) fillings altogether.
The Advantages of Composite Fillings
Composite fillings use a tooth-colored resin that blends naturally with the rest of your tooth, providing a seamless, aesthetic repair. Unlike amalgam fillings that contain mercury and other metals, composites are metal-free, which means they won't change color over time or stand out when you smile or speak.
Why Choose Composite Fillings?
Another benefit of composite fillings is that we bond the material directly to the tooth structure to strengthen it. This helps protect against fracture that can occur with amalgam fillings that simply rest in the cavity and can weaken the tooth’s integrity over time.
Composite fillings also require less removal of tooth structure, so we can preserve more of your natural tooth. Health and safety is another consideration for many patients. While amalgam fillings are approved for use in dental practices, some people are concerned about the presence of mercury in their mouths, so we don’t use it.
Do You Need a Tooth Filling?
If you have a cavity and want a minimally invasive solution, tooth-colored composite fillings are a great choice. Call Surrey Hills Dental to see how our Yukon dentist can restore your smile with a virtually invisible tooth repair.