Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist

What to do about cracks?

11.24.06

How many of your teeth have a silver filling like this one?

silver fillings and tooth fractures

How many of those same silver fillings have a crack like this underneath?

silver fillings and tooth fractures

Ask your dentist about replacing these fillings. And don’t be surprised if some of these teeth end up needing a crown. A new filling in a tooth like this simply isn’t enough support as a long-term restoration.