In today’s post, we discuss fillings. What is a composite filling? Composite fillings are comprised of a mixture of glass or quartz and resin which results in a natural tooth-colored material. They are extremely durable when bonded to the tooth with adhesive. What is an amalgam filling? Amalgam fillings are also called “silver fillings” though …
Dental Care Today, in Fishers, is a holistic dentistry practice that is committed to what is best for the patient’s entire body, not just the teeth and gums. Sometimes when people hear the word “holistic” in terms of dentistry, they think of mercury fillings. Mercury is widely accepted in traditional dentistry, and the American Dental …
Dental checkups are not just about finding and filling cavities. At Dental Care Today in Fishers, we urge our patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. While you’re here, we can perform an oral cancer screening. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have received a lot …
At Dental Care Today in Fishers, we want to help our patients understand oral health issues and related topics, such as the complexity and importance of your saliva. Yes, saliva – a subject and substance that makes some people cringe. Saliva is, in fact, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health, …
