Limited Warranty COMPOSITE FILLINGS

People always ask us, “How long should this last?” In our office, we strive for perfection
and satisfaction, which is why we are happy to provide you this warranty, something few
other offices offer. Let us remember in today’s technology almost everything we have
learned is on the preventive side. Instead of going to the dentist every few years for “Drill,
Fill and Bill,” let’s try preventative dentistry. If you spend 4 minutes in the morning and 4
minutes in the evening brushing, flossing and doing any other special treatments your dentist
and hygienist have recommended and let your dentist or hygienist professionally clean your
teeth, check for decay, apply a fluoride treatment, or apply sealants, you can prevent most or
all disease. This is why all our warranties will be null and void if we don’t see you for your
regular 6-month check-ups. With 6 month check-ups, your teeth and gums are winners!
1. When a tooth has a cavity the dentist removes the decay and fills the hole with a
composite filling, which is ideally no more than 50% of the tooth. The tooth is what
supports the filling. When you get a cavity that takes up 60% or more of the tooth, a
crown is indicated. A crown covers the entire tooth and holds the tooth together.
Sometimes we place a filling thinking there is enough tooth to hold the filling when
actually there is not. The tooth then starts to break away because it can no longer
support the filling. In this case we will remove the cost of the filling toward the cost of a
crown and build up, for a period of 5 years from the date of service.
2. This warranty will be null and void if the patient does not maintain his/her 6-month
continuing care cleaning appointments.