DENTAL FILLINGS
Tooth Fillings in Sunnyvale, CA
Dental Fillings
in Sunnyvale, CA
Do You Need to Replace Your Silver Fillings?
Moving Beyond Traditional Amalgam
Many patients still have silver/mercury fillings from years past. While common, these older restorations have several drawbacks that can compromise your dental health over time. We recommend an evaluation if you notice:
Structural Weakness: Silver fillings can weaken the overall tooth structure by design.
Wear and Fractures: The edges of silver fillings can wear down or break, leaving the tooth vulnerable to new cavities.
Metal Expansion: With age, metal fillings expand and contract, which can lead to the tooth splitting.
Staining and Corrosion: Mercury-based fillings can corrode and cause unsightly stains on your teeth and gums.
Silver fillings contain 50 percent mercury and lack the bonding strength of modern materials. Fortunately, these can be safely replaced with Tooth-Colored Restorations that protect and reinforce your teeth.
Dental Fillings in Sunnyvale, CA
At Huh Dental Wellness, we are a mercury-free practice. We believe your restorations should not only be invisible to the eye but also add structural integrity to your teeth. Using advanced bonding technologies, we provide porcelain inlays and tooth-colored restorations that look, feel, and function like your natural enamel.
Mercury-Free, Tooth-Colored Restorations for a Stronger Smile
The Tooth-Colored Restoration Process
Replacing old fillings with high-quality resin or porcelain onlays typically requires two appointments to ensure a superior fit and long-lasting durability.
Restoring your teeth to their natural strength and beauty through advanced bonding
Your Second Appointment | After removing the temporary, we apply a conditioning gel and bonding cement. A high-intensity light is used to permanently bond the resin to your tooth. Finally, the restoration is polished to a natural luster, leaving your tooth stronger and fully protected.
Your First Appointment | We carefully remove the old filling and any additional decay. A precise impression is made to create a custom model of your teeth, which is sent to our lab. While your permanent restoration is being crafted from high-grade resin, a temporary onlay is placed to protect your tooth.
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Restorations
1. Superior Fit & Strength
Resin onlays are bonded directly to the tooth, creating a tight, superior fit. This allows us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure while significantly increasing its overall strength.
2. Decay Prevention & Health
The resins we use contain fluoride, which helps prevent future decay. Additionally, these restorations do not require placement at the gum line, promoting healthier gums and better long-term hygiene.
3. Seamless Aesthetics
The result is a beautiful, unnoticeable smile. Our restorations wear like natural teeth and are custom-matched to your shade, ensuring a perfect blend with your surrounding teeth.
Expert Care for
Your Lasting Smile
Expert Care for Your Lasting Smile
Our caring staff is here to help you understand your oral health and provide the gentle, expert care you deserve.