When you receive dental treatment, your smile is not the only concern. It is certainly important to choose a practitioner who will protect your dental health and provide beautiful esthetic results. However, your oral and physical health are closely related. Dental treatments can significantly affect your systemic wellbeing. Therefore, it is important to receive care [...]
In most cases, a filling is the most effective way to treat a cavity. Less than 30 years ago, fillings were always made of metal. The most common material was silver amalgam, a blend of copper, zinc, tin, silver, and mercury. However, this material posed a number of serious dental and physical health concerns. Since [...]
Fillings and crowns are two of the most common restorative treatments. These restorations can be made of several materials, including silver amalgam and other metals. Unfortunately, these metals often contain high levels of mercury, which has been linked to many different health concerns. That is why Dr. George Georgaklis is proud to be a metal [...]
Dr. George is not only committed to providing you with a stunning, healthy smile. He is also dedicated to your overall health. For this reason, he is proud to be a top holistic dentist in San Diego. He uses state-of-the-art materials that will benefit your comprehensive wellbeing, the environment, and the appearance of your smile. [...]
In the past, metal fillings were the norm if you had cavities. Of course, they were very noticeable when in place, but they weren’t just unsightly. Metal fillings actually posed a number of dental health problems as well. For instance, metal fillings could expand or contract slightly in extreme heat or cold, potentially harming the [...]
