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The Top 5 Benefits of Composite Fillings

2024-04-14T21:36:15-06:00

If you have a small or medium-sized cavity, your dentist will most likely recommend a dental filling. Although there are several restorative treatment options for tooth decay, fillings are the simplest and most conservative choice. For over a century, dental fillings were made of metal, including silver amalgam. In recent years, however, many dentists have begun recommending composite fillings.  At Metropolitan Dental Care in Denver, CO, our dentists are committed to providing the safest and most up-to-date treatment. That is why we are proud to offer composite fillings, which are completely non-toxic and more realistic than older types of fillings. We [...]

The Top 5 Benefits of Composite Fillings2024-04-14T21:36:15-06:00

7 Benefits of White Fillings

2022-02-15T10:28:48-07:00

White fillings are becoming more and more common. In fact, at Metropolitan Dental Care, we recommend them over silver amalgam fillings due to their numerous advantages. Here, our Denver dental team explores six benefits of composite fillings so patients can be well-informed about this treatment option. Want to learn more? Contact our Denver practice today by calling 303-534-2626. #1: White fillings are less invasive. To place amalgam fillings, significant tooth structure must be removed. As a result, the overall integrity of the tooth can be compromised. Conversely, white fillings do not require as much alteration. Therefore, more natural tooth structure can [...]

7 Benefits of White Fillings2022-02-15T10:28:48-07:00

Filling or Crown? The Best Treatment for Your Tooth

2019-04-07T19:40:05-06:00

Yikes! A painful tooth can be an unwelcome surprise. When you bite down and experience sensitivity or pain, restorative dental treatments could be necessary. Restorative dentistry can eliminate the painful symptoms of teeth that have been damaged due to decay, infection, or trauma. Typically, for mild to moderate damage, your Denver restorative dentist will restore teeth through dental fillings or dental crowns. To understand the differences between these two common treatments, and to learn which one could be best for your painful tooth, read on! To schedule your appointment with a restorative dentist near downtown Denver, call our practice at 303.534.2626. [...]

Filling or Crown? The Best Treatment for Your Tooth2019-04-07T19:40:05-06:00

You Should Ask Santa for a Brand-New Smile!

2017-12-02T20:31:05-07:00

The holiday season is upon us. The temperature is dropping, the snow is falling, and the lights are twinkling … it just feels magical. As you glance at your list of gifts to buy, you start to wonder what you want to ask Santa for this year. It almost feels silly to think that way – but you need an answer for inquisitive loved ones who’ll want to know, so you can avoid a repeat of the “Ugly Sweater Debacle of 2006.” How about something different this year? An investment in your smile? It’s something you’ve wanted for a long time, [...]

You Should Ask Santa for a Brand-New Smile!2017-12-02T20:31:05-07:00
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