There are two common types of dental fillings. Amalgam or silver fillings are one. Composite or tooth colored fillings are the other.
Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, treatment can be done the same day as the consultation.
When you seek care at our office, you are assured that utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care. Our practice uses high power microscopes and LED surgical lights to enhance the precision of patient care. Dentistry is micro-surgery.
The first "regular" dental visit should be just after your child's third birthday. The first dental visit is usually short and involves very little treatment. We may ask you to sit in the dental chair and hold your child during the examination.
A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips. The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain or a combination thereof.
Dr. Garrett Porteous is a graduate of University of California, San Francisco.
