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The FDA has advised ‘vulnerable’ groups – pregnant and lactating women; women trying to conceive; fetuses, infants and younger kids; those with neurological or kidney issues; and those allergic to mercury – to avoid dental amalgam. We take this advice very seriously. That’s why we consider mercury-free smiles as a priority!

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FDA advises “vulnerable groups” to avoid dental amalgam

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised certain “vulnerable and high-risk groups” to avoid getting dental amalgam fillings if possible due to the potentially harmful effects the mercury in these fillings may pose to their health.

In a recent statement, the FDA has updated its recommendations on dental amalgam and potential risks to certain individuals that may be posed by these mercury-containing fillings that are used to restore the missing structure and surfaces of decayed teeth.

The groups that the FDA has listed as facing greater risks for potential harmful health effects include:

Pregnant women and their developing fetuses
Women who are planning to become pregnant
Nursing women and their newborns and infants
Children, especially those younger than six years of age
People with neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease
Those with impaired kidney functions
Those who are extremely sensitive or allergic to mercury or other components in dental amalgam.

Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury and a powdered alloy comprising silver, tin and copper. The FDA has been reviewing and monitoring scientific publications and reports and conducting public discussions on the effects of dental amalgam and mercury vapor on patient health for over 20 years.

They now also recommend non-mercury alternatives like composite resins and glass ionomer cement fillings, especially for vulnerable populations. The FDA has made these recommendations after obtaining the views of healthcare professionals and public comments about dental amalgam and other metal implants and evaluating published literature.

If you are searching for natural, mercury-free dentistry in Yadkinville, North Carolina, make Virtue Dental Care your provider of choice!

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Enjoy single visit restoration with CEREC dental crowns and onlays

CEREC Dental Restorations in Yadkinville NC Area

Dental crowns and onlays are two of the most popular restorations available at Virtue Dental Care of Yadkinville, North Carolina. Drs. Mary Katherine Taylor and Mark Shircliffe not only provide these repairs but do so in a single visit. This saves everyone time and energy, ensuring dental issues are resolved as soon as possible.

What is a dental crown?

Our team describes the dental crown as a porcelain restoration, sometimes referred to as a “cap,” that covers the natural tooth on all sides to add an extra layer of protection against breakage. They are also used over implants to replace a single missing tooth.

What is a dental onlay?

Onlays are restorations fabricated to be bonded onto a tooth that has breakage that is small enough to be protected with an onlay instead of a dental crown. This more conservative option requires less removal of healthy natural tooth enamel.

How long does it take to obtain custom dental crowns?

At most other dental offices in the Yadkinville, North Carolina area, the process of obtaining a dental crown can take weeks. This is because the dental office doesn’t have the facility to make in-house dental restorations. The tooth is prepared by removing natural enamel. Then messy impressions are made and sent to a laboratory to complete the final restoration. A temporary crown is bonded in place by the dentist to protect the tooth until the patient can get back into the office to bond the final one in place. The process can take several weeks.

Fortunately, Virtue Dental Care offers same-day, single-visit dental crowns and onlay restorations. This is thanks to the CEREC technology used at our facility.

What is CEREC?

It stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. It is a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system that allows us to create inlays, onlays, crowns, and even dental implants in one visit. With CEREC technology, we can take digital impressions of the prepared tooth instead of messy goop impressions and create a custom restoration in just one visit.

This means less time spent in the dentist’s chair for our patients and a beautiful, natural-looking restoration all in one appointment. So if you are curious about how long it takes to obtain a dental crown at Virtue Dental Care, the answer is just one visit!

CALL OUR OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Virtue Dental Care Patients: (336) 679-2034 | New Patients: (336) 606-0040

Are CEREC restorations high in quality?

Just like everything we do in our office, we only offer high-quality solutions for new and returning patients. Because we make them at our practice, we can ensure they meet and exceed our personal standards and will last a long time for our patients when properly cared for.

Request a visit with the team at Virtue Dental Care for CEREC Dental Restorations

Drs. Mary Katherine Taylor and Mark Shircliffe of Yadkinville, NC, are here to assist with single-visit, same-day restorations such as crowns and onlays. If you are prepared to speak to us about our quality dental repairs, call the office at (336) 606-0040 to make an appointment at 301 East Lee Avenue. We also serve patients in the surrounding communities of Winston Salem, Greensboro, Statesville, Mooresville, and Charlotte, NC.

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