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Silver fillings, second thoughts
Restorative & Prosthodontics for Waterford Green Residents
Dark fillings can make you wonder whether they ought to come out. Colour alone doesn’t settle that, so here is what does, and which repairs could follow if one does need replacing.
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Looking past the colour
A dark filling isn’t automatically a failing one.
You may catch sight of old silver fillings when you laugh, or simply be curious whether white ones would serve you better. If you live in Waterford Green, in Winnipeg, those questions can be taken to our clinic on McPhillips Street, where the fillings can be examined rather than judged by how they look.
Taking out a filling means losing the material and possibly some of the tooth around it, so appearance by itself is a weak reason. An examination looks at the edges, any cracks or decay, how much support remains, your symptoms and your bite. Your own priorities count too, including how much the colour bothers you.
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Leave it and watch it
A filling that is stable, working and free of worrying findings may just be checked again at later visits.
Fix one small part
Where a defect is minor and the rest is sound, a localized repair can sometimes spare more of the tooth.
Start over
Fracture, returning decay or poor support may mean replacing the whole filling or choosing another design.
What might take its place
Repair options Waterford Green residents can read about
Should a filling need to go, its replacement might be direct composite, an inlay or onlay, or a crown. These guides describe each.
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Getting an honest read
Have your fillings looked at before anything comes out.
Nothing needs deciding when you call. The aim of the first conversation is simply to learn what those fillings are doing.
Request your visit- 01
Say what prompted the question
It might be the look of them, a sensitive spot, or a rough edge your tongue keeps finding. Mention it when you request the visit.
- 02
Let the tooth be examined
Your dentist checks margins, cracks and remaining structure, and adds dental images when they are appropriate for the question.
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Hear the reasoning
If replacement is suggested, expect to learn why, which material is proposed, and whether a filling, inlay, onlay or crown suits that tooth.
Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Where to have them checked
Silver-filling questions go to Unit 5.
We would look at your fillings at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, which is where Waterford Green patients have these reviews. For the way there, open the directions link.
A request sent through the form is only held once the clinic has confirmed it. If a filling has fallen out or a tooth aches, telephone (204) 338-3003.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about restorative & prosthodontics in Waterford Green.
Ask our teamDo white fillings hold up the way my silver ones have?
That comparison only makes sense for a particular tooth. How well a material performs is tied to the size of the repair, where it sits, moisture control, your bite and the design.
Would replacing a silver filling make my tooth healthier?
Not simply because the colour changes. Replacement earns its place when something is wrong, such as decay at the edge, a fracture or too little support around the filling.
Can I have them changed just for how they look?
You can certainly raise that as your goal. Since removal can cost some tooth structure, ask your dentist to weigh the appearance you want against what would be lost in each filling.
When would a bigger filling not be enough?
Once a repair grows large, a custom inlay or onlay may offer more controlled shape and support on a back tooth. Extensive damage or weakened cusps can call for a crown.
Do tooth-coloured fillings stain over time?
Their surfaces and edges can pick up stain, particularly with tobacco, certain beverages, roughness or plaque. Polishing or replacing them isn’t always necessary, so have it checked.
How would someone in Waterford Green set up a filling review?
Call (204) 338-3003 or fill in the request form here, noting which teeth concern you. The clinic replies to arrange a time for your assessment on McPhillips Street.
Curious about those fillings?
Learn what they are actually doing.
Tell us which fillings you have been wondering about, and the clinic will be in touch about a time.