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For many decades in dentistry, a material called metal amalgam was used for fillings when people had cavities. While this material is effective at filling the tooth, it has a silver color that is visible when you smile and speak, and it is approximately 50 percent mercury. This metal has been cited as toxic to human health by the World Health Organization. At Smile in Style in Marrero, Louisiana, we use a natural-looking, metal-free alternative: composite dental fillings.
Cavities are areas of decay on a tooth that form due to the buildup of plaque and tartar on teeth. Bacteria thrive in plaque, and as they break down the sugars in your mouth, they release acids that slowly erode the tooth enamel and underlying structure of the tooth. It is important to have the cavity treated as soon as possible because if they are left untreated, the decay can progress into the tooth’s inner pulp chamber and even begin to affect the underlying bone that holds the tooth in place.
We use dental fillings made from composite resin because they offer our patients many advantages in keeping their smiles healthy and beautiful:
Additionally, composite resin has similar expansion and contraction properties as a natural tooth when exposed to hot and cold temperatures. This is important because amalgam fillings tend to expand and contract at a faster rate than teeth due to their metal content, so over time, they place stress on the teeth and can ultimately lead to breaks and fractures. With composite resin fillings, this is not an issue!
Call Dr. Diem Do at Smile in Style, Diem Do DDS today to schedule your appointment! Our Marrero, LA office can be reached at 504-340-9400.
Dr. Diem Do set up his private practice after graduating from the University of New Orleans and LSU School of Dentistry. He follows continuing education for the benefit of his patients. Dr. Tami Nguyen is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana and LSU School of Dentistry. Both are members of top professional organizations like the American Dental Association and New Orleans and Louisiana Dental Associations. They are trusted and respected by the community for their high-quality dental services.
Our patients have wonderful things to say about the care they receive from Dr. Do and his team.
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