Dental Fillings

A dental filling is a way to restore damaged or decayed teeth. When your dentist applies a filling, he first removes the decayed tooth material, cleans the affected area, and then covers the cleaned out cavity with the filling material. A filling will help to prevent further decay by closing off any cracks or spaces where bacteria can enter. If you or someone in your family has damaged or decayed teeth, then Tuscaloosa’s trusted family dentist, Dr. Grant Skalnik, can help with the application of a dental filling.

Understandably, our patients often have questions regarding dental fillings and all of these questions and more will be answered below!

Are Dental Fillings Safe?

The simple answer is yes, dental fillings are safe! The Food and Drug Administration and other organizations of the U.S. Public Health Service continue to investigate the safety of the amalgams used in dental fillings, and while currently there is no valid scientific evidence that shows that amalgams cause harm to patients with dental fillings, we do not use amalgam fillings in our practice. Rather, we focus on tooth colored composite fillings.

Our dental membership plans in Tuscaloosa, AL, are designed to meet the needs of single individuals, families (including family discounts), and patients requiring periodontal care.

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Meet The Doctor

Dr. Grant Skalnik, D.M.D.
Dr. Skalnik’s passion for dentistry and eagerness to provide his patients with superior dental care shines through his work every day. He has been blessed enough to help thousands of patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile, and he hopes to continue doing so for years to come.

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What Types of Materials Are Available for Fillings?

As the dental industry is continuously developing, new types of dental fillings have emerged. Today, there are a multitude of options available to patients that create a more natural-looking smile. In general, esthetically preferred options are made of materials such as ceramic and plastic compounds, thus mimicking the appearance of natural teeth.

Of course, the advent of these new materials has not eliminated the usefulness of more traditional materials used for dental fillings such as gold, base metal alloys, and dental amalgam. The strength and durability of traditional dental materials continue to make them useful for situations where restored teeth must be able to withstand more extreme forces from chewing, like in the back of the mouth.

Contact Our Family Dentistry

While there is a lot to know about dental fillings, we hope that we have helped clear up any questions you may have regarding them. If you have additional questions, contact our family dentistry in Tuscaloosa, AL and consult with a specialist. We look forward to hearing from you!