White Fillings by Wilmington Dentist Dr. Stephen Edgerton, DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry & Dentists in Wilmington, Hampstead, Wallace, Wrightsville Beach, Leland, North Carolina (NC)

White Fillings

Nothing shows your age like a mouth full of dark, shiny metal and fewer things distract from the potential beauty of your smile. Aside from the overall aesthetics, there are adverse health risks to consider too.

For instance, the mercury used in metal filings has been linked to potential health concerns. Likewise, metal fillings tend to weaken teeth and often leave microscopic margins where bacteria can enter to cause more decay.

Because your oral health is of top priority, Wilmington dentists, Dr. Edgerton and Dr. Fisher, only repair cavities and replace failing metal fillings with non-metal restorations. What’s more, small cavities and cracks are repaired with natural-looking composite resins which can be created to match surrounding teeth in your mouth. This effectively repairs the problem area while creating a seamless look, one undetectable to most.

Our cosmetic dentists repair larger restorations with the same care, completing these with porcelain inlays and onlays that virtually disappear in the smile.  And instead of weakening your teeth, inlays and onlays can restore a tooth’s strength in teeth up to 75 percent.

Natural-Looking, Strength Promoting, White Fillings Are the Way To Go

This explains why Wilmington dentists, Drs. Edgerton and Fisher proudly provide their North Carolina patients with a metal-free dental practice. They choose to fill cavities and cracks with a natural-looking resin that is safer and better-looking, with the end result being a more natural-looking restoration that is virtually invisible.

Also, if you are looking to replace old silver fillings that have become cracked or chipped, we welcome you to talk to our dentists about this. Your dental insurance may pay for part of the cost of replacement.

Replacing amalgam fillings with tooth-colored composite fillings is a simple procedure that can make a big difference in your smile, your health and your self-confidence.

Contact Dr. Edgerton & Dr. Fisher to request more information now!