Dental fillings have come a long way. Dr Timmerman stopped using amalgam as a material over ten years ago when it was clear that the alternatives benefitted teeth more than amalgam. Amalgam is a controversial material and the debate continues over its safety due to its mercury content.
Regardless of the safety or risk of mercury, amalgam weakens teeth. Dentists know that teeth that are restored with amalgam will eventually need to be crowned. Bonded fillings actually strengthen teeth. The wear rate of white bonded fillings are more similar to enamel(the white part of the teeth that are visible in the mouth).
The cost of white fillings are similar to the cost of amalgams, so the choice really is simple. A strong, healthy, biocompatible material to fill teeth after decay is removed is what Dr Timmerman uses in his office.
If you would like to replace old fillings with a modern material that mimics natural teeth and looks like new, call 206-241-5533.
