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Does Experience/Training Matter?

Every dentist out there carries with them a certain amount of pride and confidence in their ability as a dentist. It is the result of years of schooling and trying to be the best you can be. In the end we have our doctorate in dental surgery (DDS or DMD it’s the same degree). We […]

Charles E. Pechous DDS SC
Prosthodontics

Does Experience/Training Matter?

Tooth Colored Fillings

Replacing silver fillings with tooth-colored composite materials is done by prosthodontists for both health and aesthetic reasons. To ensure optimal care for our patients, we are a mercury-free practice. You may find that you have silver/mercury fillings in your mouth, leftover from dental work done in the past. In addition to the less-desirable appearance of silver/mercury fillings, they also present structural problems, resulting in weaker teeth. By contrast, porcelain inlays and tooth colored restorations (onlays) are unnoticeable and actually add strength to weakened teeth.