White Fillings Philadelphia

After filling thousands of cavities, Dr. Siegel is a skilled professional in the field. With his expert eye and vast experience in the field of cosmetic dentistry, he can make your cavities disappear by using a tooth-colored filling compound that is custom-blended to match the exact shade of your natural teeth. Once set, the filling compound is virtually undetectable and 100% mercury free.

Painless Fillings

If fillings are needed, Dr. Siegel will first numb the area with a numbing gel or an injection that you will hardly notice. Some shallow fillings can be done without any anesthetic at all. Then the cavity is filled with a tooth-colored composite that will perfectly match your natural teeth. No more silver and black fillings like you got on the old days. If the cavity is larger, the doctor may use an inlay or onlay, a porcelain restoration that will cover the cavity.

Gentle, "Drill-free" Cavity Repair with Hydroabrasion

For smaller cavities, Dr. Siegel uses a painless method of repair known as hydroabrasion. Using a special tool, he  directs a thin, high-speed stream of water and air-blown microscopic particles that will gently remove decay from your tooth.

There's no heat, no vibration, and many times it can all be done without any anesthetic. t. You may feel some coolness but typically you will not feel pain..  A suction hose removes the gritty particles, which are made from aluminum oxide, a tasteless substance commonly found in toothpaste. It's harmless if accidentally swallowed.

An air abrasion system works best on small cavities that will be filled with non-metallic materials (tooth colored bonding). It is generally used to repair early tooth decay before it spreads. Because this system can be precisely directed, there's less tooth structure lost in preparing for a filling. And unlike regular dental drills, air abrasion systems will not produce tiny fractures in tooth structure. 

Replacing Old Amalgam or "Silver" Fillings With White Fillings

Many people are concerned about their old fillings and are having them replaced. Dr. Siegel can remove and replace your old amalgam of "silver’ fillings with inlays and onlays, restoring your teeth to their natural beauty. Besides being an undetectable tooth-color, the composite filling material is far superior to the old amalgam fillings. The final result is as strong as the natural tooth.

If you live in the Philadelphia metro area and you're interested in white fillings, call us at 610-228-4260 to make an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.