Tooth Fillings | Winston-Salem, NC
We are a mercury-free practice. However, many people still have silver/mercury fillings in their mouths from years past. These fillings are not particularly pleasing to the eye, and we know that by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure. Porcelain inlays and Tooth Colored Restorations (onlays) create fillings that are not only beautiful (or unnoticeable) but also add strength to weakened teeth. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.
Disadvantages of Silver fillings:
Silver fillings have many drawbacks. The edges of the silver filling can wear down, become weak or break. This results in the tooth not being protected and lets cavities get started once again. With age, the metal of a silver filling expands, contracts, and can split.
Silver fillings contain 50 percent mercury. They can corrode, leak and cause stains on your teeth and gums.
Fortunately, silver fillings can safely be replaced with Tooth-Colored Restorations.
Are you in need of a tooth filling? We can help!
Advantages of Tooth-Colored Restorations
There are many advantages to tooth-colored restorations. Resin onlays are bonded to the teeth creating a tight, superior fit to the natural tooth. Such restorations can be used in instances where much of the tooth structure has been lost. The tooth remains intact and stronger.
Since the resin used in tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride this can help prevent decay. The resin wears like natural teeth and does not require placement at the gum line, which is healthier for your gums!
The result is a beautiful smile!
Replacing Silver Fillings with a Tooth Colored Restoration
You can have your silver fillings replaced with tooth-colored restorations (onlays). This process requires two appointments.
Your First Appointment:
- The old filling is removed along with any additional decay.
- An impression is made of your teeth. A model of your teeth is made and sent to the lab.
- A temporary onlay is placed on the tooth.
At the Lab: A resin is carefully placed into the model of your teeth. It is then designed to look natural.
Your Second Appointment:
- The temporary onlay is removed.
- A conditioning gel is placed on your tooth to prepare it for the new onlay.
- Bonding cement is placed on the tooth and a high intensity light bonds the resin to the tooth.
- The tooth is then polished.
Your teeth are restored to a natural look and feel, they are stronger and the tooth is protected!
J. Mark Oliver DDS PA
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Dr. Oliver is the best dentist I've ever met. He has a sense of humor, which helps alot if you're nervous and afraid of being in a dentis office. Like myself..he's kind and gentle, Dr. Oliver and staff is amazing , very friendly and professional. I wish there were more stars . Because Dr. Oliver deserves a 10. I highly recommend him to all my friends and family members.. Dr. Oliver THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, FOR AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. ... STAY BLESSED
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Dr. Oliver was amazing!! They got me in at a reasonable amount of time and they were very courteous to me and my needs. Dr Oliver took the time on his day off to come in so that I could have my dentures done before my family came into town and it meant so much to me. The ladies at the front are always so kind and do everything possible to make me comfortable and safe. I would recommend this place to anyone and will not be going anywhere else for my dentistry needs. 5 stars!!
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They were absolutely amazing here! There was no judgement at all and they went out of their way to make sure I understood all my options. Def would recommend to anyone.
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Fonda Strickland done excellent work on my cavity and filling,very friendly Dentist.Thanks!!!!
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Dr. Oliver, I would like to take this time to thank you and your staff, for the positive treatment that I received on October 27, 2017. May God continue to bless you and your staff.
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My daughter has been to many dentist. She has been so scared because of bad experiences. This is the only dentist that she was able to have a full cleaning and x-ray. They give each child the time they need. Also, my other daughter threw up in the chair because she wasn't feeling well to begin with. Nothing to do with the dentist. The staff was extremely nice and politely reschedule. I didn't get the hygienist name. But she was AWESOME!
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