Frequently Asked Questions

This extensive list of Your Questions should answer some of the questions you may have about our practice. We always recommend that you call us for an appointment if you have concerns about your oral health. For answers to questions not listed here, please email our doctors.

Fillings & Crowns

Q: Can you tell me about silver versus white fillings?

A: Although the US Public Health Service issued a report in 1993 stating that there is no health risk associated with amalgam (silver) fillings), many patients request "white" or tooth-colored composite fillings. We recommend tooth-colored fillings because they bond to the tooth structure and help strengthen a tooth weakened by decay. White fillings tend to be less sensitive to temperature, and they look natural. Tooth-colored fillings require minimal tooth reduction, conserving as much natural tissue as possible. We can assess your teeth to inform you if fillings or crowns are best for your unique case.

Q: When is a crown necessary? Do they have to be metal or can they be the color of my teeth?

A: A crown covers a tooth above the gum line and is the recommended procedure when structure or strength is compromised due to deterioration or cracks. After removal of old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and any resulting decay, you can choose gold, porcelain, or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.

Dental Group of Amarillo offers general dentistry, preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics for the whole family. Visit our office and discover the warm, inviting services and exceptional dentistry that set us apart. Contact our Amarillo, TX dental office for your appointment today. Our dental practice also accepts new patients from the surrounding communities of Timbercreek Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, Bishop Hills and Canyon, Texas.