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Why should I use composite dental fillings for cavities?

  • Dr. Evelyn Kidonakis
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Composite Dental Filling in Glenview IL area

In the past, and at some dental offices today, silver amalgam fillings are still used to fill areas of decay. This material, which is comprised of approximately 50% mercury, is toxic to the body and can result in mercury toxicity–often associated with neurological changes. Fortunately, many dentists avoid this material and instead use composite resin, which is safer and just as effective in treating a cavity while looking great!

What is composite resin?

Composite resin is a material commonly used in many areas of dentistry as it can be made to match one’s natural tooth color and is entirely safe for use with the human body. It is made of plastic and glass materials and can be shaped and cured in the smile for cosmetic or restorative purposes. It can be completed in a single visit, ensuring fast and easy restoration of a natural tooth after decay has developed.

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Why should I use composite resin for treating a cavity?

Tooth decay needs to be treated promptly to reduce the potential risk of further damage to the smile. Silver amalgam fillings tend to both expand and contract, leaving areas where bacteria can enter the tooth and increase one’s risk of infection. It is also dark and highly noticeable, making patients self-conscious about their smile’s appearance when fillings are placed. Fortunately, composite resin is attractive, not subjected to temperature changes, and will not put one’s health at risk. Additionally, it is completed quickly and affordably at Smile Today Dental with Drs. Evelyn Kidonakis and Jinyoung “Anny” Yoo.

Call Smile Today Dental to learn more about dental fillings!

If you have been diagnosed with one or more cavities and are seeking treatment in the area of Glenview, IL, we invite you to call the front office at Smile Today Dental to request an appointment to talk about composite dental fillings. Our facility can be reached by calling 847-440-3331 and is located at 2640 Patriot Boulevard, Suite #250. We proudly serve patients in Northbrook, Northfield Wilmette, Des Plaines, Niles, Park Ridge, and the surrounding areas.

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Dr. Evelyn Kidonakis has been treating patients for over 30 years. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago College and its School of Dentistry and the Levin, Crabtree, and Practice Growth Institute Programs. She is educated and has hands-on training in areas such as direct cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers and Lumineers, Invisalign orthodontics, occlusion, and facially-generated treatment planning. Dr. Kidonakis is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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Dr. Jinyoung “Anny” Yoo has studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and New York University Langone Dental Medicine in San Diego, CA. She has received hands-on training in Botulinum toxin and training in Invisalign orthodontics. Dr. Yoo holds membership in the ADA, Chicago Dental Society, and Illinois State Dental Society and a Fellowship in the AGD.

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