Dental Fillings Silver Spring & Beltsville
Restoring Teeth in Silver Spring MD
Utilizing these modern restorations can dramatically decrease tooth cracking and the possible need for root canal treatment. These restorations are esthetically pleasing and very strong thanks to new bonding technologies.
What are Tooth Fillings?
For years, silver/mercury amalgam filling material was the standard filling material used in dental practices, and many practices still use it. While it is a reasonable restoration, by unavoidable design, silver/mercury fillings ultimately result in a weaker tooth structure, and are not particularly pleasing to the eye. We are a mercury-free practice and are pleased to offer you modern, state-of-the-art restoration that are a natural looking white and can actually strengthen your teeth because the material bonds to the tooth structure.
Tooth colored Porcelain Inlay and Onlay Restorations create fillings that are not only beautiful and unnoticeable but also add strength to weakened teeth.
Disadvantages of Silver fillings:
Silver fillings have many drawbacks. The edges of the silver filling can wear down, become weak or break. This results in the tooth not being protected and lets cavities get started once again. With age, the metal of a silver filling expands, contracts, and can split.
Silver fillings contain 50 percent mercury. They can corrode, leak and cause stains on your teeth and gums.
Fortunately, silver fillings can safely be replaced with Tooth-Colored Restorations.
You can have your unservicable silver fillings replaced with tooth-colored restorations .
Advantages of Tooth-Colored Restorations
Appearance
- Tooth-colored filling material comes in a great number of shades and is matched to your individual tooth color. The materials used for front teeth have a high shine, whereas the materials for back teeth are designed for strength. Tooth-colored restorations look natural and can be virtually undetectable.
Durability
- Tooth-colored fillings are now harder and thus comparable to silver amalgam fillings. The factors that determine the life span of a particular tooth-colored filling include: the biting force on the filling, the size of the filling relative to the tooth (smaller fillings will usually be more durable than larger fillings), and how teeth are cleaned and maintained.
Noticability
- A new filling should feel natural, like your own teeth. After the anesthesia has worn off and you can feel your teeth and bite again, you should not notice anything particularly different. It should be smooth and comfortable. There is a period that you might feel some sensitivity to temperature after the restoration. This is temporary as with any other restoration.
Fluoride Containing Fillings
- Select tooth-colored restorations contain fluoride to help arrest the progression of decay.
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Elsabet H. Tekle, DDS
Patient Review by Shafiq K
I don't know how a dentist could be better than Dr. Tekle. I have been her client for a decade or so and couldn't be happier. I have used her for routine cleaning as well as caps and root canals--where she referred me to someone else who was outstanding. My entire family now goes solely to her. Dr. Tekle is wonderfully warm, friendly (while being extraordinarily professional) and treats her patients as her family. I completely trust her and follow whatever she recommends. She has also surrounded herself with a great staff that is similarly warm, friendly and professional. The office is also very nice and pleasant and has very easy access and parking. Dr. Tekle has my highest recommendation.
- Shafiq K
Patient Review by Alisha S
The staff was very nice and the office runs very efficiently; I hardly had to wait and I was in and out in no time. I used to have a very negative impression of the dentist office, but I don't anymore.
- Alisha S
Patient Review by Greg S
Again, just a fantastic experience all around. From the ease of scheduling appointments to the reminders, to the cleanliness to the friendly staff to the amazing professionalism and care of Dr. Telke. Would definitely recommend this office to anyone looking. Expect top of the line care here!
- Greg S
Patient Review by Amele B
I appreciate the way you have trained your staff and the way you and your staff are following your duty perfectly. As a public health student I observed so many health care providers; however, I have never see so clean and organized care provider like this. Keep up the good work. Once again thank you for the good service and I wish the company a lot of success. Amele Bitew
- Amele B
Patient Review by David K
Dr. Tekle does great dentistry. Her approach includes helping in maintaining a good healthy lifestyle including hydration and getting quality hours of sleep. Shares lots of how to's about how to maintain good teeth & gums through improved home care. She has a great touch both as a dentist and as a caring person. I trust her completely.
- David K
Patient Review by Daisy A
Dr. Tekle inspires the greatest confidence by her smile and calm personality. Her gentle hands, caring manner and wealth of knowledge, skill, and professionalism made not only me a lifetime patient, but my entire family. The staff is great, extremely friendly especially the hygienists and the whole office looks so warm and comfortable…very peaceful. My family and I have been pleased with her professional, yet personable, service Kudos and the highest recommendation to Dr. Tekle and everyone in her office!
- Daisy A