Are metal fillings bad for me?

Metal, or amalgam, fillings have been used in dentistry for over 100 years. They are a safe, affordable, and long lasting treatment for repairing cavities in teeth. In recent years, there have been concerns raised about the mercury contained in amalgam fillings. Studies show that the tiny amount of mercury released from amalgam fillings doesn’t cause illness to patients, and they continue to be used in dentistry to repair teeth. If you have concerns about amalgam fillings, you may want to ask your dentist about composite fillings as an alternative treatment.

Can I whiten my crown, bridge, or tooth-colored fillings?

Whitening treatments generally only work on your natural teeth and won’t have an effect on restorations. Talk to your dentist to discuss options for changing the color of a restoration.

How long do crowns, fillings, and bridges last?

With proper care, most restorations can last for ten years or longer. Restorations are not as strong as your natural teeth, so you need to be careful eating certain foods.

Dental Restorations in Cambridge

Restore Your Healthy and Beautiful Smile

Your teeth are extremely strong but can be damaged by injury or decay. We use dental restorations to repair the damage, protect your teeth, and restore your healthy smile.

Dental restoration combines art and science to repair damaged teeth and restore the appearance of your smile. We use state-of-the-art dental materials and treatment procedures to design restorations that are functional, durable, and as strong as natural teeth. At the same time, we use advanced design technology and artistic skill to create restorations that match the shape and shade of your natural teeth to restore the appearance of your smile.

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Fillings

Fillings are used to repair cavities caused by tooth decay. They protect the tooth from further decay and restore its structural integrity. We offer composite fillings that match the shade of your natural teeth.

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Crowns

Crowns are used to cover and completely restore a tooth that has been severely damaged by decay or injury, or after root canal treatment. The crown fits over the injured tooth and restores its strength.

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Inlays & Onlays

Inlays and onlays look like fillings, but they are produced in a dental laboratory and cemented into place in the tooth being repaired. They are used to strengthen teeth that can't be repaired with fillings.

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Bridges

We use bridges to restore one or multiple missing teeth in a row. The bridge consists of synthetic replacement teeth that are attached to the remaining natural teeth adjacent to the missing teeth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Dentists have been using metal fillings to repair cavities for almost a century. Studies have shown that metal fillings can release trace amounts of mercury, but the amount released is extremely small and poses no health risk to patients. If you are concerned about metal fillings, ask your dentist about options such as composite fillings.

No. Tooth whitening treatments don’t work on the composite materials used to produce dental restorations. Your dentist may recommend other options to change the shade of your bridge, crown, or fillings.

In most cases, dental restorations should last approximately ten years with proper care. Restorations can be damaged if you eat hard or sticky foods, chew your fingernails, or play sports without a mouthguard.

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