Dental Fillings

Dr Biron is a cosmetic dentist in Boston that can help make your silver fillings look natural. A majority of people have experienced a cavity which calls for your dentist to remove the decay and to fill in the tooth area that was removed in order to prevent further decay and strengthen the affected tooth. There have been lots of advances in modern dentistry and Dr Biron can help restore your fillings to make them appear less noticable. He makes this process much more comfortable and uses materials that are safer and more esthetically pleasing.

Replace Amalgam Fillings

Lots of people still have had amalgam fillings (silver) or gold filling restorations. Lots of these fillings contain mercury which was said to be poisonous to the body as well as the environment.The amounts of mercury in the fillings however are not significant enough to be a real threat but amalgam fillings are generally not as advantageous as composite fillings because they demand more of a tooth removal and are susceptible to corrosion.

Composite Resin Dental Fillings

Composite resin dental fillings were created as an alternative to traditional metal dental fillings. Dr Biron can restore your fillings colored to look like a natural tooth, known as Composite Resin Dental Fillings. These fillings are made of a plastic dental resin combined with porcelain and glass particles.These types of fillings are, durable and are more natural looking than amalgam fillings.

Repairing Old Or Broken Fillings

If you have broken fillings or if your teeth are full of mercury fillings, or amalgam fillings contact Dr Biron's office for a consultation. Mercury fillings or amalgam fillings can easily be removed and replaced with far more attractive colored fillings. Research shows that composite fillings actually strengthen your tooth and further protect it from decay.