Testimonials
"I can't say enough about Dr. Miller, as a person and a dentist. I was terrified of going but once there, his office and he were very pleasant and comforting."
"I had a severe case of "dental phobia" until I met and was treated by Dr. Gallucci. A root canal was not my idea of meeting a new dentist, however before, during and after the treatment I was very comfortable and pleased with the results. All in all, the procedure was uneventful. Future cleaning, fillings, etc. will no longer be a concern."
Composite Fillings
The modern and esthetic alternative to traditional mercury (silver) fillings.
The Problem:
- Small to moderate decay on a portion of any tooth
- Desire to replace old-fashioned mercury (silver) fillings
- Desire to maintain a white, beautiful smile
The Solution:
A composite filling is a tooth-colored quartz-like material. After decay is removed, this resin material is layered into the tooth. Each layer is hardened with a blue light, and the final surface is shaped and polished to match the tooth. The final restoration is virtually invisible.
Advantages:
Composite fillings are more than just attractive. Composites require less tooth structure removal because they are bonded to the tooth.
Disadvantages:
The initial investment in a composite filling is higher than that for a mercury filling. This is due to the fact that the composite material is more expensive and the restoration is more difficult and time consuming to place.
Alternatives:
Inlays or onlays are excellent alternatives to composite fillings and offer increased durability when the cavity is moderate to large. In cases of extensive decay, onlays or crowns are the only alternative.