Dental Fillings
Repair and Replace Dental Fillings in Birmingham
Dr. Stuart Curry, conveniently located in the Vestavia Hills/Cahaba Heights/Inverness area off Highway 280, uses composite or tooth colored fillings almost exclusively for his restoration material. When you need a small filling but don’t want ugly metal in your teeth, our direct composite resin or tooth colored fillings are the way to go. Their most obvious advantage is beauty—a well-done composite filling can be indistinguishable from the natural tooth. They have many advantages. Composite fillings can change the appearance of teeth, strengthen teeth, and more conservatively treat teeth – all things that metal fillings cannot do. Our tooth colored fillings are directly bonded to tooth structure – this means that they actually integrate with the tooth, thereby sealing the gap between tooth and filling and adding their strength to the tooth. This allows for the more varied uses of resin beyond just regular fillings – like placing thin layers over front teeth to change their color, shape or general appearance; or repairing small chips or fractures in teeth; or even being placed in the grooves of teeth to prevent decay from ever occurring.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Dr. Stuart Curry, believes in also using composite or tooth colored fillings for replacing any unwanted or “leaking” metal fillings. The pictures below shows before and after photos of metal (amalgam) fillings that have been replaced by composite. This can be a very easy procedure, in that removing the metal most times does not require touching the original tooth. Be sure and ask Dr. Curry if you are interested in replacing your metal fillings with tooth colored material or require any general dental services, please contact us.
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We're accepting new patients from Vestavia Hills, Cahaba Heights, and the surrounding area. We work with most major dental insurance plans, and our front desk verifies your benefits before your visit so you know what's covered. For treatments that aren't fully covered or for patients without dental insurance, we offer transparent estimates upfront. No surprises.
Call or schedule online to book your first visit. New-patient appointments include a comprehensive exam, the X-rays we need to see what's going on, a cleaning where appropriate, and time to talk through anything you'd like to plan for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of fillings does Dr. Curry use?
Dr. Curry uses composite (tooth-colored) fillings almost exclusively. They bond directly to the tooth, so they integrate with it, seal the gap between tooth and filling against new decay, and add their own strength to the remaining tooth. They also match your natural shade for an invisible repair.
Why choose tooth-colored fillings over metal?
The biggest advantage is appearance: a well-placed composite filling can be indistinguishable from your natural tooth. Unlike metal, composite bonds to the tooth, can improve its shape and color, strengthens it, and lets Dr. Curry treat the tooth more conservatively by removing less healthy structure. The result looks and feels natural.
Can you replace my old metal fillings?
Yes. Dr. Curry routinely replaces unwanted or leaking metal fillings with tooth-colored composite. It’s often a straightforward procedure, and removing the old metal usually doesn’t require cutting into the original tooth. Replacing a leaking filling also stops decay from developing underneath it. Ask about it at your next visit.
Are fillings only for cavities?
No. Besides filling cavities, composite repairs small chips or fractures, can be layered over front teeth to adjust their color or shape, and seals the grooves of teeth (dental sealants) to prevent decay before it starts. Dr. Curry uses the same tooth-colored material for these conservative, natural-looking fixes.
Does insurance cover fillings?
Most dental insurance plans cover composite fillings, especially on front teeth, and often on back teeth as well. Whether or not we’re in your network, our team reviews your benefits before treatment so you know your out-of-pocket cost up front. Call (205) 972-3831 with any coverage questions.
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