Dentist Blog: General Dentistry

Composite fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings, are made from medical-grade resin and color-matched to blend with your natural tooth color.

Consider that our composite fillings satisfy the following:

• BPA-Free
• Mercury-Free
• Biocompatible

Of course, there is always the risk of an allergy to any material, but composite resin aversion is exceedingly rare.

What Are Composite Fillings Made Of?

Our safe composite …

If you've ever had a silver metal filling, you know how unsightly they can be! They appear when you're laughing and tend to pull away from the tooth, allowing decay and bacteria to return, which gives it a dark gray hue. 

The good news is that tooth-colored composite fillings offer the durability you need from a dental filling while providing …

Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Five Years?

At Nicole E. Pagonis, DDS, you can expect a warm welcome and a diligent, compassionate effort to restore your oral health.

Perhaps you stopped seeing the dentist due to finances, embarrassment, or phobia. We get it! But with the Nicole E. Pagonis DDS team, you’ll encounter nothing but kindness and understanding as …

The frustrating reality of many severe issues and ailments is the ease with which they could have been prevented using simple measures in the past. This is the case with home repairs, auto maintenance, general health, and oral health.

With upkeep and care, issues like cavities or chips in teeth and minor plaque buildup can be addressed simply and painlessly …

Do you have a broken, stained, or misshapen tooth? If so, your dentist can repair your tooth and improve the overall appearance of your smile. Of the many treatments we offer, aesthetic tooth bonding is a painless restorative treatment we offer at the dental office of Dr. Nicole Pagonis. 

Dr. Pagonis is an expert in providing gentle, comprehensive dentistry to …

General dentists, including our Los Gatos dentist, offer all types of dental maintenance to restore oral health when an issue arises.

We also treat patients of all ages in our dental office, including children.

What Does General Dentistry Include?

Preventive dentistry is about preventing oral health conditions through:

• Checkups
• Teeth cleanings
• X-rays
• Fluoride treatments
• Dental sealants

But general dentistry is …

Emergency dentistry typically involves common issues like toothaches, broken teeth, or lost crowns or fillings. All of these need attention as soon as possible because the earlier your dentist addresses them, the more options there are available for conservative treatment.

Your emergency dentist in Los Gatos wants to know about any concern you have or when you experience anything out …