Tooth Fillings

  • Composite fillings blend in naturally
  • Our tooth fillings are metal-free
  • Same-day emergency appointments available
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Keep Your Tooth Intact With Tooth Fillings in Waukegan

Keep Your Tooth Intact With Tooth Fillings in Waukegan

Whether we want to think about it or not, most of us will develop at least one cavity during our lifetimes. Even if you’re diligent about brushing and flossing and keeping up with our twice-yearly dental cleanings and exams, cavities can still sneak up on you. If you do develop a cavity, you can feel confident in the team at Greenwood Dental Care to repair it for you. With Waukegan tooth fillings from Dr. Kurziak, we can help you:

  • Stop decay that can cause pain and eventual tooth loss
  • Gain more confidence to smile freely
  • Bite and chew comfortably again
  • Prevent the need for more extensive and costly dental work down the road
  • Protect your oral health and total body health

Get your cavity treated now, before it worsens. Call the smile pros at Greenwood Dental Care today at 847-595-5805 to schedule an appointment. If you have a toothache, we’ll do our best to fit you in for an emergency appointment on the same day you call.

Tooth-Colored Fillings Stop Decay

If you’ve had fillings placed in the past, you may be under the impression that all types of tooth fillings are the same. However, the old silver fillings you might be used to aren’t used as widely as they once were. Today, our dental practice and many others use composite resin fillings to repair cavities and damaged teeth. Composite tooth fillings offer several advantages over traditional amalgam fillings:

  • They don’t contain any metal, so you won’t have to worry about the possibility of mercury leaching out of the filling.
  • They are made from tiny particles of glass and plastic that are shaded to match the rest of your teeth.
  • We need to remove less healthy tooth structure to place composite fillings.

You can relax in a comfortable massaging chair while we work. You can also listen to calming music or white noise. If you like dogs, you’ll love getting a greeting from our comfort dog, April.

If you need tooth fillings in Waukegan, contact Greenwood Dental Care soon. New patients can call 847-595-5805 and existing patients can call 847-429-3547.

Common Questions about Tooth Fillings

What are white tooth fillings made of?

White fillings are made out of either composite resin, a blend of ceramic and plastic, or porcelain. We can match the color of these materials to your other teeth so they will look completely natural in your smile. Unlike amalgam (metal) fillings, white fillings don’t contain mercury. So they’re a good choice for patients who prefer to avoid mercury.

Which tooth fillings are safe?

There is still much disagreement as to whether traditional amalgam (mercury) fillings pose any health risks. However, we have chosen to land on the conservative side of the debate and only offer metal-free composite fillings at our practice. Besides giving you peace of mind about your health, they also blend in beautifully with the rest of your smile. No one will even notice you have a composite filling.

How long do tooth fillings last?

The life of fillings will vary, depending on their location and your oral hygiene, among other factors. A composite filling typically lasts from five to 10 years. No filling is designed to last a lifetime. You can maximize the life span of any filling by brushing and flossing every day and visiting us at least twice a year for professional cleanings.

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