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Goers Dental Care

Trusted Dental Care in Darien for 30 Years

Call us at (630) 789-0900

Goers Dental Care
6700 IL-83, Darien, IL 60561
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Restorative Dentistry: Tooth Colored Fillings

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The days when tooth ailments and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings are gone. Today, modern tooth-colored fillings made of durable composite resin or porcelain can be bonded to teeth for a stronger, more natural-look. These revolutionary fillings are easy to apply and are virtually undetectable.

Advantages to tooth-colored fillings include:

  • aesthetics (color closely matches the natural tooth)
  • more support from the chemical bonding to tooth structure
  • less removal of tooth structure is necessary
  • compatibility with dental sealants allow a tooth to be filled and sealed for further protection
  • bonding creates less chance for tooth decay

Silver-amalgam fillings contain mercury, an unstable alloy subject to corrosion. These types of fillings can expand and contract with temperature changes which can cause cracks in the tooth structure. Because the material isn’t bonded, micro leakage and decay can begin to develop in these cracks. Over time, the decay can spread under the filling until either a large chunk of the tooth fractures off, or a root canal procedure or crown restoration is necessary.

The vast majority of patients are now opting for tooth-colored fillings when they need to fill in a cavity. The application process is quick and easy. The affected tooth is first cleared out of all decay, and the area is cleaned. Then the ingredients for the filling are mixed and placed directly into the cavity or desired area where the material hardens.

The average tooth-colored filling will last between nine to 12 years depending on the patient’s oral habits.

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We strive to make you as comfortable as possible. We offer the following amenities for comfort and convenience:
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Office Hours

Monday: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday: 8am - 6pm
Wednesday: 7am - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 8am - 1pm
Saturday: 8am - 1pm

Communities Served

Darien, Willowbrook, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Westmont, Woodridge, Downers Grove, Indian Head Park, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Western Springs, Willow Springs, Lombard, Bolingbrook, Lemont, Westchester

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Goers Dental Care
Phone: (630) 789-0900
URL: goersdentalcare.com
6700 IL-83
Darien, IL60561

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