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WHY CHOOSE
All About Smiles?​
Dr. Marc Salah, DDS
EXCEPTIONALLY SKILLED & COMPASSIONATE DEVOTED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH PATIENT
Extensive Post-Doctoral Training & Excels in the Fields of:
- SURGICAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- COSMETIC DENTISTRY
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
- SLEEP DISORDERS / SLEEP APNEA
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
- INVISALIGN® Certified
Utilizes the Most Innovate, Advanced Procedures & State-of-Art-Technology
Lecturer, Consultant and Mentor to Other Dentists
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Testimonials
I am a new patient with this facility and I must say that my hygienist Tracy is absolutely awesome! Meeting Dr. Sahan was a pleasure, he is very nice and has a great sense of humor. The staff was very pleasant and inviting. It is nice to see such a friendly and inviting atmosphere. It’s also a plus in my book being so close to my home. Kudos to you all!
Thalia Liddell★★★★★
Dr. Salah is the best hands down as well as the staff my favorite is him and Christine but overall everyone is very friendly, professional and understanding great job everyone keep up the great work.
Keisha J★★★★★
Dr. Salah saved my teeth!! I was in a bad way when I first starting seeing Dr. Salah. I had lost one of my front teeth and had another missing tooth which left me no way to chew. Dr. Salah put my mess back together and now I can smile without looking like a football player! It tears me up to think of how he changed my life. Other dentists I have seen told me they couldn’t help with my problems and just wanted to give me a dental plate. I thank god for this man & his compassion! He is the best dentist I have ever had in my life!!!
Michele Klinkman★★★★★
I really admire this place for taking emergent patients the same day when you call. They took my family members the same day I called in for major tooth aches. It’s a very pleasant place and I would recommend this place to all my family and friends. Thank you for all your help!! People need more places like this that care about when a patient is in major pain and need help now!! Thank you again!! You are all so wonderful..
Susan Anderson★★★★★
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If you have a cavity, you’re not the only one. According to one survey, over 85% of Americans have had at least one tooth affected by decay by the age of 40. We give you the option of choosing a durable composite resin filling that more closely matches the color of your teeth or a silver amalgam filling to seal a cavity.
What is
A Filling?
A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape. When we give you a filling, we first remove the decayed tooth material, clean the affected area, and then fill the cleaned-out cavity with a filling material.
By closing off spaces where bacteria can enter, a filling also helps prevent further decay. Materials used for fillings include porcelain, a composite resin (tooth-colored fillings), and an amalgam (a metal alloy such as silver).
Filling Procedure
Before filling the cavity, we will first remove the decay and clean the affected area. The cleaned-out cavity will then be filled with one of the below mentioned materials.
Which Type of Filling
Is Best?
No one type of filling is best for everyone. What’s right for you will be determined by the extent of the repair, whether you have allergies to certain materials, where in your mouth the filling is needed, and the cost. Considerations for different materials include:
- Amalgam (silver) fillings are resistant to wear and relatively inexpensive. However, due to their dark color, they are more noticeable than porcelain or composite restorations and are not usually used in very visible areas, such as front teeth.
- Composite (plastic) resins are matched to be the same color as your teeth and therefore used where a natural appearance is desired. The ingredients are mixed and placed directly into the cavity, where they harden. Composites may not be the ideal material for large fillings as they may chip or wear over time. They can also become stained from coffee, tea or tobacco, and do not last as long as other types of fillings, generally from three to 10 years.
- Porcelain fillings are called inlays or onlays and are produced to order in a lab and then bonded to the tooth. They can be matched to the color of the tooth and resist staining. A porcelain restoration generally covers most of the tooth.
If decay or a fracture has damaged a large portion of the tooth, a crown, or cap, may be recommended. Decay that has reached the nerve may be treated in two ways: through root canal therapy (in which nerve damaged nerve is removed) or through a procedure called pulp capping (which attempts to keep the nerve alive).
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of your dental health – we don’t charge for giving advice!