WHY REPLACE METAL FILLINGS?

You should always keep track of the state of your old dental work by making frequent visits to your general dentist. Barrie-area residents who were given metal fillings to deal with cavities should ask Dr. Adam Chapnick about the wisdom of getting those fillings replaced.

At the Chapnick Dental Office, we offer tooth-colored fillings in place of traditional metal fillings. There are plenty of cosmetic reasons for to ask for filling replacements from our dentist. Barrie-area residents who find their current metal fillings unattractive and unsightly will likely be satisfied with the inconspicuous nature of the white fillings we offer.

But there are other, non-aesthetic reasons to replace your old fillings, or at least to have Dr. Chapnick make a thorough examination of their integrity. When metal fillings get worn or break down, the metal can leak into the cavity that has slowly been forming the filling.

Over time, this can produce cracked teeth. These teeth will themselves need to be addressed, possibly by porcelain veneers.

You can avoid these problems by getting your metal fillings replaced with new, inconspicuous tooth-colored fillings.If you’re a Barrie, Ontario resident and you’re looking for an experienced dentist, please contact the Chapnick Dental Office today.