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Porcelain Fillings

Westport, Fairfield, Darien and New Canaan, Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What are porcelain fillings?
What is porcelain?
What are silver amalgam fillings?
I have silver fillings - what should I do?
How much do porcelain fillings cost?

What are porcelain fillings?
Porcelain fillings are used to "fill" the space inside a tooth after a cavity has been removed.

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What is porcelain?
Porcelain is ideally suited for use as a tooth filling, because it looks and feels very similar to real teeth. Porcelain is a white, ceramic material.

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What are silver amalgam fillings?
These are a type of filling which contains mercury. Mercury is a very toxic chemical, and silver amalgam fillings are very rarely used in today's dental procedures.

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I have silver fillings - what should I do?
In most cases, we recommend that mercury fillings be removed and replaced with non-toxic porcelain fillings. The potential dangers of mercury exposure are, we feel, not worth the risk.

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How much do porcelain fillings cost?
Porcelain fillings procedure price depends upon your individual needs. We offer free consultations, as well as financing.

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Dr. Worthington believes everyone deserves a safe, non-toxic smile.
Patients throughout Fairfield, New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich and Westport, Connecticut, trust
Dentist, Dr. Worthington when it comes to porcelain fillings.

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