Dental Fillings

As an alternative to traditional amalgam fillings, composite resin dental fillings can improve the look of your teeth. Composite resin fillings are made of a plastic dental resin combined with porcelain and glass particles to ensure a longer tooth life. Even better, Dr. Biron can create composite resin fillings that are matched to your natural tooth color. As a result, your composite resin fillings they blend into your smile rather than stand out like amalgam fillings.

Boston cosmetic dentist Dr. Biron can improve your smile by replacing your silver amalgam fillings giving a more natural look. Thanks to the modern advances in todays cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Biron has a number of safe, comfortable and long-lasting solutions to help restore your fillings and to give you the smile of your dreams.

Replacing Your Amalgam Fillings

There has been a lot of discussion over the years about the mercury content in amalgam fillings or gold filling restorations. The good news is that the mercury levels in any one patients fillings are not enough to pose a health threat. On the downside, amalgam fillings do require more tooth removal than composite fillings and they are more susceptible to corrosion. With composite fillings, Dr. Biron can create a more aesthetic, durable solution.

Composite Resin Dental Fillings

At some point in their lives, most people will need dental fillings. Traditional dentists have commonly used amalgam fillings, or silver fillings, to fix dental decay. But over time, these dental fillings can become unsightly, corroded and may need to be replaced.

Repairing Your Old or Broken Fillings

Its a fact: old amalgam fillings were not made to last forever. If your fillings are 10 years or older, you may want to consider replacing them before they break and your risk having to have a crown or more extensive dentistry. Dr Biron can easily remove your old amalgam fillings and replace them with attractive, long-lasting colored composite resin fillings.