We are a metal-free dental office in Sunnyvale, CA, and exclusively use tooth-colored composite resin fillings.
Dr. Neri Lubomirsky and Dr. Donald Call practice minimally invasive dentistry to preserve healthy tooth structure for as long as possible. Our metal-free resin fillings
enable us to conserve as much of the healthy tooth as possible, and we believe giant silver fillings that fill half your tooth should be a thing of the past!
The Benefits of Composite Resin Fillings
Preserve More Tooth Structure
When placing a metal filling, a dentist needs to remove significant healthy tooth structure and place the material in the prepared space. The metal expands and contracts with temperature changes, creating tiny gaps around the filling where bacteria can enter and cause a secondary cavity.
When they place a metal-free tooth-colored filling, our dentists remove decay, then bond the material directly to the tooth. Composite resin does not expand and contract, and this method of placing a filling creates a tight seal that prevents bacteria from re-entering the tooth.
Create a Seamless Repair
Amalgam fillings are silver when they’re first placed in the tooth, but over time, the metal darkens and can even make the entire tooth look darker. The result is a noticeable black spot in your otherwise white smile.
Contain No Mercury
Silver metal fillings also contain traces of mercury, which most people would rather not have in their mouths. Our composite resin fillings are mercury-free and BPA-free and colored the same shade as your tooth for a seamless appearance.
Do You Need a Metal-Free Tooth Filling in Sunnyvale?
If you think you have a cavity and need a metal-free tooth filling, please call our Sunnyvale, CA, dental office at (408) 736-6588.