Did  you know that old amalgam fillings may leak mercury into your system. Mercury doesn’t belong in your mouth that’s why Dr. Sally Kashani removes metals in your mouth safely and effectively and replaces with an inlay or onlay.

Silver amalgam also known as mercury amalgam fillings are made up of almost 50% mercury. If you have a silver amalgam you should know that it can be harmful in several ways including causing tooth decay. Dr. Sally Kashani uses biomimetic dentistry to remove old amalgam fillings replacing them with an inlay/onlay.

Biomimetic dentistry focuses on tooth preservation by treating fractured and decayed teeth in a way that keeps them strong and safe.

The goal of biomimetic dentistry is to restore damaged, broken, and decayed teeth. Biomimetic dentistry strives to return the tooth to its original strength, function, and appearance. Patients with strong tooth structure are less likely to need crowns, root canals and extractions.

An inlay or onlay is a lab fabricated restorative piece that fits nicely onto your tooth to replace the lost tooth structure.

Inlay/Onlay Benefits

• Are more conservative of the natural tooth structure, require less shaving
• Protect the tooth from cracks as effectively as crowns (specifically onlays)
• Look very natural and blend with your tooth

Worried about metals in your mouth? Please call our office at (818) 508–7272 and make an appointment today to replace silver amalgam.