Frequently Asked Porcelain Fillings Questions

Westport, Fairfield, Darien and New Canaan, Connecticut

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, Greenwich and Westport, CT, trust
Dr. Worthington when it comes to porcelain fillings.

"When Experience Matters Most"

Joseph W. Worthington, D.D.S.
1305 Post Rd., Suite 104, Fairfield, CT 06824
203.256.8073
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