3 standout qualities of holistic dental materials

In your search for a “dentist near me in Sunbury and Moonee Ponds, Victoria,” it’s important that you know that our team practices holistic dental care. This means we are very selective about the materials, techniques, products, and technologies that we use. Smile in Style knows that what you introduce into your mouth can affect the rest of your body, too. Here are three qualities of holistic dentistry.

1 – Non-toxic 

Any materials that we use are safe and are compatible with your body’s tissues. When we rebuild a tooth, we use materials that will improve the function and health of your tooth. We use materials that are biocompatible  and provide a non-toxic alternative to amalgam fillings made with mercury. Should you have amalgam fillings that need to be replaced, our team uses special techniques and equipment to remove amalgam fillings safely for yourself, our staff and the environment, in a way that minimises mercury vapour exposure. Due to our special protocols, Smile in Style is proud to be both mercury-free and mercury-safe.

2 – Natural-looking 

Amalgam fillings are often referred to as “silver” fillings, because of their colour. These fillings are made with very little actual silver. They are made with approximately 50% mercury and other metals. Not only do these fillings contain a toxin that can accumulate in your organs, but they also do not look like real teeth due to their dark colour. Over time, amalgam fillings  become darker and more tarnished as metals naturally oxidise and corrode. The white composite  and ceramic materials materials that we use can be perfectly shade-matched to blend in with your surrounding tooth structure and the neighbouring teeth. These composites and ceramics do not oxidise and corrode like amalgam and other metals used in dentistry. So, they wear incredibly well. As time passes by, the appearance of your filling or other dental restorations will continue to look like a beautiful, healthy, and natural tooth. Additionally, some of our ceramics (porcelain) are known to resist staining very well, which also helps your smile look vibrant and youthful as you age. 

3 – Durable

Holistic materials are strong and durable and beautiful to look at, as well. They can last for many years, as long as you practice good oral hygiene. Our dentists use minimally invasive techniques when preparing tooth surfaces for a composite filling and aim to preserve as much of the healthy, natural tooth structure as possible. Often using Dental Lasers, these fillings require minimal removal of tooth structure to prepare the natural tooth. Then when a maximum amount of natural tooth structure is left intact, it helps to support the lasting strength of the dental composite that is bonded or secured to it. 

For larger fillings, more than 3 surfaces of the teeth, we would recommend placing a ceramics restoration using materials such as EMAX and  zirconia/zirconium dioxide which  are known to be stronger than many metal alloys. 

With the materials carefully selected by the Smile in Style team, you get the best of all worlds – a beautiful white tooth that looks great,  the long-lasting strength that you deserve and the use of safe material in your mouth.

 Phone 03 8400 4104 (Moonee Ponds) or 03 8001 6021 (Sunbury, VIC) to schedule your appointment today. We look forward to introducing you to our convention-defying, holistic alternatives to care.