If you’re like many people in Cincinnati, Ohio, you might remember when metal fillings were the standard for treating cavities. For decades, dentists used amalgam made from mercury, silver, and other metals to restore decayed teeth. If you’ve had dental work for quite some time, you may still have some of these silver-colored fillings. The […]
Even with good dental care, there’s always the chance of developing cavities in your lifetime. Fortunately, cavities can be effectively treated with fillings. At Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry in Cincinnati, Ohio, we encourage our patients to choose tooth-colored composite fillings over their silver amalgam counterparts due to their many benefits. If you’re unfamiliar with composite […]