Metal Alternatives for Fillings & Crowns for a Safer, Stronger Smile
At Total Care Kids, we believe that fixing a tooth should never compromise your child’s overall health. That’s why we use metal-alternative biocompatible materials for all fillings and crowns—restorations that are as safe as they are strong.
Our tooth-colored materials are carefully chosen to blend in beautifully with your child’s smile and support their long-term well-being. No mercury, no stainless steel—just gentle, holistic dentistry you can feel good about.
Why We Avoid Metal in Fillings and Crowns
Many traditional dental materials—like silver amalgam or stainless steel—contain metals that can raise concerns for parents, especially those focused on whole-body wellness. At Total Care Kids, we’ve chosen a different path.
Here’s why we don’t use metal restorations:
No mercury: Silver fillings (amalgam) contain mercury, which many families prefer to avoid
No stainless steel: These crowns can include nickel, a common allergen
Reduced risk of inflammation or immune response in sensitive kids
More body-friendly options exist—so why settle for less?
We use only biocompatible materials that are gentle on growing bodies and aligned with your values.
Beautiful, Biocompatible Restorations—Without the Metals
When a tooth needs repair, we focus on treatments that are safe, strong, and as natural as possible—with no metals and no compromise. Our metal-free restorations are carefully chosen to protect your child’s health and preserve as much of the natural tooth as we can.
Depending on your child’s needs, we may recommend:
Composite resin fillings – BPA-free and color-matched to blend naturally with your child’s teeth
Resin and Porcelain (Zirconia) crowns – A tooth-colored alternative to stainless steel, perfect for baby teeth and permanent teeth
Inlays and onlays – A conservative option that restores only what’s needed, keeping healthy tooth structure intact
With every restoration, our goal is the same: to support your child’s long-term health with materials and techniques that are as gentle as they are effective.
Restorative Care That Respects the Whole Child
At Total Care Kids, we believe dental care should support your child’s health—not just treat their teeth. That’s why every restoration is approached with care, precision, and a commitment to preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Whenever possible, we choose conservative treatment options like:
Inlays and onlays instead of full crowns—preserving healthy tooth structure
Resin crowns for baby teeth—a safe, tooth-colored alternative to stainless steel
Biocompatible materials that support healing and reduce sensitivity
A calm, gentle environment that helps kids feel safe and confident
A collaborative process where you’re part of every decision
Because your child deserves dental care that treats the whole child, not just the tooth.
Schedule Your Child's New Patient Exam Today
To schedule your new patient exam call us at (801)756-3737, or you can request a call back by filling out the form on the page.
If you call during non-office hours leave a message and we will return your call on the next business day.
“The doctors at Total Care Kids – along with their AMAZING staff – make a visit to the dentist something you never dread! The doctors explain everything going on inside your child’s mouth, and how dental health affects your health overall! Thank you TCK!”
Karen – Parent at Total Care Kids
