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Keeping Our Patients Safe

Dear Friends:
I am excited to announce that we are accepting new patients again. To insure that our patients and staff stay safe myself and the full staff have received the Covid-19 vaccination . We would like to ease your concerns about coming to the office.

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How much does it cost to remove mercury fillings and put in white fillings? – Angela

Angela – The cost of removing mercury fillings varies, depending on the dentist who does the work, and where you live in the U.S.

The replacement fillings you will receive can vary, depending on the size of the previous fillings. Fillings can be replaced with composite or with porcelain inlays or porcelain onlays.

Make an appointment with an experienced cosmetic dentist who will examine your teeth, recommend treatment, and let you know the cost.

This post is sponsored by New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

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I was told my dental insurance doesn’t cover white fillings. I really don’t want the mercury in my mouth from the silver fillings. Is there anyway around that with my dental insurance?

Kathleen J. from Idaho

Kathleen,

If you have dental insurance, you won’t have to pay the entire fee. How much you pay will depend on where you need the filling. If you need it on a front tooth, then your insurance will probably cover it. They consider composite fillings (white fillings) on a visible front tooth a legitimate expense. However, if it is on a back tooth, then they may only cover the amount it would have cost to get an amalgam (silver) filling. You can still get the composite filling. You would just have to pay the difference.

This blog is brought to you by New Jersey Mercury-free dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

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I recently had two fillings done. I got the white fillings, though I usually get the silver ones. This time I’m having tooth pain after I get it. What should I do?  I like the white fillings because they look so much nicer than the other ones, but I don’t want to be in pain all the time.

Susan K. from Utah

Dear Susan,

When composite (white) fillings are done correctly, they do not cause pain. Many dental schools are emphasizing placing amalgam fillings on back teeth, instead of composite. Your dentist may not have taken the additional training required to learn how to fill them properly. One way to tell if the pain is from your fillings, or from another issue, is when it hurts. Do you have pain when you clench your teeth, or only when you are chewing something? If you only have pain when you’re chewing, than it is probably your fillings. However, if you’re having pain when you clench your teeth, than it may be a bite issue.

If it does turn out to be your fillings, they can be re-done. It might be pointless to have them done by the same dentist if he doesn’t have adequate training, but you can always try. Maybe he’ll re-do them pro bono, because of his mistake. If you decide to go elsewhere to have them done, I would make sure you use a qualified dentist with plenty of experience placing them. One way to tell is a dentist has a lot of experience with composite fillings is if they are a mercury-free dentist. If so, that means they only do white fillings.

This blog is sponsored by New Jersey cosmetic dentist Allyson Hurley.