For many, many years, dentists and their patients had only one option when selecting a material for a dental filling—amalgam. Made of a combination of metals, these fillings did the job of repairing a tooth with decay but there was no getting around the dark spot in your smile. Today, however, Dr. Norman Sommers and Dr. Adam Sommers have a better choice. Your Norwalk dentist uses composite fillings to repair a cavity so your smile remains strong and attractive.
June 14, 2016
Norwalk Dentist Discusses the Difference between Amalgam Fillings and Composite Fillings
October 6, 2015
Dr. Adam Sommers & Dr. Norman Sommers are Sponsoring a Candy Buyback November 4th
Ever feel like you have too much of a good thing? Many families feel overwhelmed by the amount of candy they receive trick-or-treating on Halloween. Your Norwalk dentists, Doctors Norman and Adam Sommers, join with the community in sponsoring a Candy Buyback Day this November 4th to show our support and gratitude to the men and women in service to our country overseas.
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July 28, 2015
Benefits of CEREC Tooth-Colored Fillings, Norwalk, OH
You know that feeling you get when you buy a new computer, and then 6 months later a brand new version appears on the scene? Innovations in dental technology often leave patients with this same sinking feeling. Over the past decade, simple fillings have been the topic of much debate. From amalgam, to tooth-colored resins, and most recently CEREC tooth-colored fillings. All this change might leave you feeling unsure about how best to restore your smile. At Sommers Family Dentistry, we are dedicated to patient education, and we want to make sure you fully understand your restorative options from the smallest filling to full tooth replacement. With all the discussion about which fillings are best for your bite, we want our patients to know the difference. Call to find out more about tooth-colored resins and CEREC tooth-colored fillings or to schedule your appointment at our Norwalk, OH dental practice.
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