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7 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
Dental studies show that about 85 percent of people with persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis have a dental problem that is to blame. If you suffer from chronic bad breath, you should visit your dentist first, to rule out any dental problem. Read more


Heart and Teeth – what’s the connection
How about this: 'Did you know that your next visit to the dentist could prevent a heart attack?' Medical researchers have known for years now that there's a definite link between dental problems...Read more

Worlds Best Smile
Survey conducted by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) to find out who of the Hollywood stars and athletes had the star-worthy smiles... Read more

Top 9 Common Dental Problem
Deeper look inside 9 common dental problems to understand better and act smarter... Read more

Is Being Overweight means more dental problems?
Overweight children don't have more cavities, researchers say. Overall, research in this area isn't clear. In some studies, overweight children... Read more

In our clinic we are using 3 types of direct filling materials (direct fillings are placed in a prepared hole in a tooth, carved or molded to look like a tooth, and then light cured or allowed to harden):

1. Silver amalgam, made of a mixture of an alloy of silver-tin and liquid mercury
2. Composite (combination of glass/porcelain particles in a plastic matrix)
3. Temporary filling materials (GIC)
   
   

Amalgam Fillings

Used by dentists for more than a century, dental amalgam is the most thoroughly researched and tested restorative material among all those in use. It is durable, easy to use, highly resistant to wear. For those reasons, it remains a valued treatment option for dentists and their patients.


Dental amalgam is a stable alloy made by combining elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and possibly other metallic elements. Although dental amalgam continues to be a safe, commonly used restorative material, some concern has been raised because of its mercury content. However, the mercury in amalgam combines with other metals to render it stable and safe for use in filling teeth.


Because amalgam fillings can withstand very high chewing loads, they are particularly useful for restoring molars in the back of the mouth where chewing load is greatest. They are also useful in areas where a cavity preparation is difficult to keep dry during the filling replacement, such as in deep fillings below the gum line.


Composite Fillings

Composite fillings are a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium that produces a tooth-colored filling. They are sometimes referred to as composites or filled resins. Composite fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure. Less tooth structure is removed when the dentist prepares the tooth, and this may result in a smaller filling than that of an amalgam. Composites can also be "bonded" or adhesively held in a cavity, often allowing the dentist to make a more conservative repair to the tooth.