Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI
Dental Experts Taking Excellent Care of Your Smile & Teeth
When you have a chipped tooth, cavities, or decayed teeth, you may need a filling to strengthen and repair your damaged tooth/teeth. Otherwise, without professional dental care, your teeth will continue to deteriorate and negatively affect your health and smile. Dr. Christine Tenaglia and her team have a complete understanding of this area of dentistry and extensive experience with applying mercury free/tooth colored fillings in Okemos. Backed by more than 25+ years of in-depth dental experience, Dr. Tenaglia will work to effectively fix your teeth and repair your smile.
The Benefits of Mercury Free/Tooth Colored Fillings
Mercury is one of the most dangerous and harmful substances on Earth. It has been scientifically proven to cause severe illness and even death, in cases of consumption. However, many people are unaware that this deadly substance is highly present in silver amalgam dental fillings, a popular type of filling. In fact, mercury makes up about 50 percent of amalgam fillings and they have been known to deteriorate over time. When the fillings deteriorate, the mercury gets consumed or absorbed into the patient’s body, thereby negatively affecting their health. Every day, patients who have amalgam fillings do things that further contribute to the degradation of these mercury-filled fillings, including doing daily activities like brushing, eating, and chewing.
Tooth colored fillings are made out of a composite resin that is completely free of mercury and other harmful substances. In addition, they are the same color as your teeth and are virtually entirely unnoticeable to other people. These types of fillings have proven to be just as effective as amalgam fillings, if not more so. They are strong, natural-looking, and long-lasting. For all your cavities, decayed teeth, and more, use the mercury free/tooth colored fillings at Dr. Tenaglia’s office. With us, we can help you get the safe and effective treatment you and your smile deserve.
Here are several well-known facts about the effects of mercury:
- Cosmetic DentMercury has shown to be more toxic than Arsenic, Cadmium, and even Leadistry
- Mercury dissipates out of amalgam fillings over time, being consumed into the patient’s body
- Mercury is scientifically proven to kill cells and has led to the deaths of countless individuals throughout history
- Mercury has been linked to several illnesses and conditions, including Alzheimer’s Disease and several auto immune diseases
To learn more about our mercury free/tooth colored fillings in Okemos, call us today at (517) 940-8684 and schedule an appointment!