Tooth Colored Fillings

Dr. Shlafer provides tooth-colored fillings  for Detroit-area patients  in order to fill cavities or replace old metal or amalgam fillings.

Dr. Shlafer uses tooth colored fillings to replace old metal fillings for Detroit area patients.

Because white fillings are safer and more  attractive than traditional amalgam fillings, they are a popular option among  many patients.  Metals respond to temperature  changes by shrinking and swelling; therefore, metal fillings often cause tooth  sensitivity to heat and cold.  They also necessitate  removal of more of the natural tooth to accommodate their compression and  expansion.  Moreover, some patients  experience allergic reactions to metals used in the fillings.

Therefore, many people choose porcelain fillings  because they do not carry the health hazards of traditional amalgam  fillings.  Since the durable porcelain  material is not affected by heat or cold, less tooth structure is removed when  the dentist prepares the tooth.  Porcelain  fillings blend flawlessly with natural teeth, making them an attractive  alternative to metal fillings.  Although tooth-colored fillings  are slightly more expensive than traditional fillings, many patients find them  to be worth the investment.

Dr. Shlafer regularly provides tooth-colored fillings for patients from Detroit and surrounding areas.  Whether you need to have a new filling placed  or an old metal one replaced, Dr. Shlafer can provide the treatment you  need.  Contact his office in Farmington today to  schedule a consultation.