DENTAL FILLINGS
Fulfilling Fillings
Dental fillings are among the most regular and routine dental procedures. Just about everybody has to deal with getting a filling at some point in their life. Dental fillings, especially older ones, can be unattractive and sometimes uncomfortable. Contact us at our Los Angeles dentist office to learn about your options for handling toothaches or old fillings.
The Old Way
Even if your fillings aren't readily obvious to the world, you know that they are there. You may feel the discomfort when you eat very hot or very cold foods. You may be flashing a bit of silver at the world when you open wide to laugh or eat.
Silver amalgam is a common tooth filling material that also contains mercury. A variety of health hazards are associated with mercury – these include toxicity symptoms like headaches, depression and gum disease. Dental fillings can corrode or decay beneath the filling. At Dr. Bernie's cosmetic dentist office in Los Angeles, you have options when it comes to dealing with your fillings.
What We Can Do
New techniques involving porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, porcelain bridges and laminates mean that you're not stuck with unattractive silver amalgam dental fillings. Our full service Los Angeles dentist office can help you choose the procedures that are best for you and your smile. Dr. Bernie is constantly learning new methods and bringing them to his clients. Contact us to discuss your needs.
