At Gentle Dental Care, the health of our patients is our top priority. We go the extra mile to provide your dental care using the techniques and materials that have been shown to be safest and most effective at preventing issues and restoring your oral health. From the link between gum disease and systemic health problems to the potentially damaging effects of mercury-based materials on the body, research continues to reveal how intricately connected our oral and whole-body health is. To this end, we provide mercury-free dentistry options for patients in Menomonie, Durand, Eau Claire, Baldwin, Colfax, Pepin, and surrounding Wisconsin communities, including tooth-colored composite fillings.
For many years in dentistry, metal amalgam was used to place fillings in teeth. While it is effective at restoring the shape and function of a tooth, metal amalgam has a silver color that is very noticeable in your smile, and some patients have concerns about the mercury content of the amalgam material, which can lead to allergies, galvanic reactions, and toxic effects in some cases.
As an alternative, composite resin fillings have many benefits when it comes to restoring a tooth that has a cavity:
To learn more about mercury-safe dental care and other treatments designed to optimize your oral health that we provide at Gentle Dental Care, call us at (715) 600-9004 today! You can also click here to learn more about how Dr. Andre employs mercury-safe dentistry.