Tooth-colored materials have experienced a technical evolution in destistry over the last 20 years. Today's dentists find themselves faced with an assortment of materials with different activation systems, compositions, delivery mechanisms, and claims for use.

When it comes to making an informed decision on the use of these products, Dr. Rodo has extensive background and experience. He chooses the type of material for you and your particular needs. Some of the things he'll consider for you are:

• The Type of decay (cavity)
• Your Age
• The Location (which tooth in your mouth)
• Color Matching (tooth color)

Dr. Rodo is committed to treating you, your friends, and your family with the best materials and technology available. His tooth colored (white) restorations require a higher level of technical proficiency and particular attention to detail.

There are many benefits to the extra time, caring, and knowledge required to perform a "white" restoration with excellence.

1. Composite restorations (tooth colored "fillings") actually make your teeth stronger by adhering (bonding) to the tooth structure that is left.
2. This adherence factor "seals" the seam between tooth and composite, helping to prevent new decay from starting.
3. Composite restorations wear better than old black silver fillings. They have een researched extensively, Dr. Rodo uses only the best from top manufacturers.
4. The composite material will help in reducing sensitivity; silver does not.
5. Composite bonded restorations can be easily added to; silver fillings can not.
6. These restorations may release fluoride, protecting the tooth from future decay.
7. Composite restorations make your teeth look natural...this certainly can not be said about "silver-mercury fillings".
8. In the event that decay causes damage to the tooth's nerve, adhesive composite bonded restorations can repair the nerve thus helping to prevent root canals.

Remember that a composite restoration is NO ordinary "filling". They require a higher level of technical proficiency. Dr. Rodo attended hundreds of hours of continuing education seminars under some of the best clinicians around the country to master these techniques and continues to do so. We hope you now understand the reasons Dr. Rodo no longer "fills" teeth...he restores them naturally.