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At Mark H. Wright DDS in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we use composite fillings for various reasons, one of the most important of which is treating cavities. After removing the decay, we’ll seal your tooth with a composite filling to protect it from future infection and decay. However, resin fillings can serve multiple purposes in dentistry, […]

In the past, and even in some dental offices today, materials that are not biocompatible or healthy for the smile are still being used to restore the teeth. This includes metal fillings and silver amalgam fillings. These fillings can often cause problems for patients, including the risk of mercury toxicity.  Instead, Dr. Mark H. Wright […]

In the past, the primary method for repairing a tooth with a cavity was to prepare the tooth by removing the decay and placing a silver amalgam filling. These dark, mercury-filled fillings were considered the gold standard in treating a tooth with decay, but studies have shown they can be toxic. Instead, the team at […]

It can be frustrating if you have been told that you have cavities, but there are multiple treatment options available. One of the best options is composite resin fillings. What are some of the advantages of this treatment option, and how can they help you treat tooth decay? They Are Easier To Place One of […]

Despite advances in preventive dentistry, cavities remain a common dental issue. Left untreated, these pockets of decay can cause severe damage to your teeth. Fortunately, cavities can be effectively treated through dental fillings. At the office of Mark H. Wright, D.D.S. in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we use composite restoration fillings to treat cavities and protect […]