Mercury Free Fillings

Dr. Boulard no longer places Amalgam fillings, which contain mercury and are commonly referred to as silver-mercury fillings. To date, there has been no absolute link between the small amounts of mercury that are slowly released over time to health problems. However, research is still going on, and we really don't know for sure that it is 100% safe.

Another important reason not use silver fillings is that when it sets, it automatically expands like cement, which causes stress from within the tooth. This leads to cracking or breaking of the tooth later in life, requiring a crown to fix it. The bonded composite fillings blend in with the rest of your tooth, and actually strengthen the tooth because of the bond. It also prevents the unsightly "leaking" of the silver filling, which makes teeth appear black through the enamel.

At New England Dental Visions, our goal is to produce beautiful, natural-looking smiles again. We provide tooth color fillings that look and feel as if it were your natural tooth. These cosmetic fillings offer stability and promote healthier teeth.

Being proactive and restoring old worn out mercury-fillings before problems occur is the best way to keep your teeth beautiful, healthy, strong and pain-free!

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