Dental Fillings
Fillings retore both tooth structure lost to cavities or repair chipped and broken teeth. They come in tooth-colored (composite) or metal-colored (amalgam) options. Affordable dental fillings can help bring your smile back!
What’s a composite filling?
Composite (tooth-colored) fillings repair cavities and broken teeth with a natural appearance and strong functionality. Developed since the 1960s, they bond chemically with tooth structure, enhancing stability and durability compared to metal fillings. Dr. Voss uses only composite fillings for their aesthetic benefits, affordability, and to minimize mercury exposure.
Should I replace amalgam filling?
There is a lot of discussion over the old mercury (metal colored) fillings, and if you should get them replaced. The short answer is if they are intact and put in well, the exposure to mercury is minimal during the life of the filling so it’s entirely up to you. The largest exposure to mercury occurs when the metal fillings are put in, and when they are taken out.
You can read more about mercury exposure from amalgam fillings here.
Do you have more questions?
If you’re wondering more details about any of this, Dr. Voss loves talking with her patients about everything tooth related! Please feel free to ask us and we will give you the honest answer.
Curious what your costs are with (or without) insurance to get fillings done? Contact us today and we will be happy to look into it for you and get a precise estimate. We pride ourselves on being an affordable Longmont Dentist. Please note that in some cases a consultation is required to give an accurate estimate because filling cost depends on how much of the tooth needs to be restored.
For Affordable Dental Fillings, try Honest Dental!