What is the difference between the tooth colored fillings and the old silver fillings? Are the tooth colored fillings more expensive?
Tooth colored fillings can be more expensive than the old silver fillings. However, tooth colored fillings require more time and technical skill in order to place them correctly. The materials that make up the tooth colored fillings are also more expensive than the old, mercury filled material. In addition, tooth colored fillings actually bond directly to the tooth and strengthen it, whereas the silver mercury fillings simply fill the hole, and can actually weaken the tooth. Q: What can you tell me about implants? Dental implants may be an option for you if you are missing any teeth. Dental implants are actually imbedded into the bone to replace the missing root, and then a crown is placed over the implant to replace the missing tooth. You can learn more about dental implants by visiting the American Academy of Implant Dentistry at www.aaidimplant.org. Q: My dentist says I have dental problems, but my teeth don’t hurt. Is this possible? Yes. Dental problems, while small, can have no sy
