METAL-FReE COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Once the only choice for filling a cavity, silver mercury and amalgam fillings are actually detrimental to the health of teeth, as well as visually unappealing. They discolor teeth, turning them dark and gray, which ages your smile and, because metal fillings expand and contract with temperature, these restorations may weaken and break the teeth they were meant to protect.

Metal-free dentistry offers patients more freedom and security. Custom-made porcelain restorations and tooth-colored composite fillings are skillfully crafted to blend in with your natural teeth. These options safely and effectively prevent the spread of decay while keeping the integrity of a bright, white smile intact and ensuring that your restorations will last for years to come with no harm to your health. More and more people are choosing to replace outdated metal fillings with strong, attractive composite fillings.

We use tooth-colored resin fillings for small cavities. Resin fillings can be made on-site and completed in one office visit. For larger cavities, Dr. Villaroman places tooth-colored porcelain inlays, which fit inside the tooth, or onlays, which cover the side and tops of teeth. Porcelain inlays and onlays ensure a comfortable fit and a natural-looking restoration. More importantly, they actually strengthen the tooth and improve the health of your smile.

Find out why so many families visit Modesto Smiles for their dental health care. Contact our Modesto or Tracy dental practice today for your one-on-one appointment with Dr. Villaroman. We welcome patients from Modesto, Tracy, and the surrounding communities in northern California.