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To Our Patients,

We understand and deeply respect that you may be concerned about coronavirus in public places, even at our state-of-the-art sterilized office.

Our first priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. And that is a priority we take extremely seriously, even with the current disruptions we’re all experiencing.

It has been a very difficult decision, but we have decided that it is in the best interest of our community, our team, and our patients that we not see regular patients at this time.

If you do have a emergency, we are here and will be here and happy to help you. Please call us and we’ll get you in ASAP.

If you do have a scheduled appointment, we will be reaching out to you directly to get you rescheduled to a future date.

This is just one more way that we can show our high level of care for you … and for everyone in our community. We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

As always, if you have any questions, please call one of our offices.

Beaumont: 859-554-1772
Hamburg: 859-554-1612
Leestown: 859-554-4049
TMJ & Sleep Dentistry Center: 859-251-5115

Sincerely,

Dr. Trish Takacs
Dr. Ryan Golibersuch
Dr. Kyle Golibersuch
Dr. Jill Miller
Dr. Katie Bowen
Dr. Dustin Mayrand
Dr. Erica Higginbotham

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Fillings

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Dental fillings are one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to restore a tooth that has been damaged by tooth decay. Below you will find the answer to some of the most frequently asked questions about dental fillings.

You can contact any Beaumont Family Dentistry office in Lexington, KY, if you have additional questions.

► When would I need a dental filling?

Dental fillings are used to fill in cavities, which are holes in your teeth created by tooth decay. Filling materials take up that empty space to restore the shape and size of your teeth.

National health experts estimate that more than 90 percent of Americans will have at least one cavity in their lives.

► What are tooth-colored fillings?

Tooth-colored fillings are made with a composite resin. Gold and amalgam fillings are made with metals. This can affect the appearance of your smile even after your cavity has been filled in.

A tooth-colored dental filling dental filling will blend in with your smile. This is why we offer composite fillings at all three Beaumont Family Dentistry locations.

► Do some dental fillings contain mercury?

Yes, amalgam fillings contain a blend of mercury and other metals (often copper, silver, tin, or a combination of them). The American Dental Association maintains that amalgam fillings are safe.

The tooth-colored fillings available at our dentist offices in Lexington, KY, do not contain any mercury, however. We can replace your amalgam fillings with composite fillings.

► Do dental fillings hurt?

Getting a dental filling should be a painless procedure. We can offer both local anesthetic and sedation dentistry at Beaumont Family Dentistry to assure that you don’t feel anything during this process.

► What should I do if I think I have a cavity?

You should make an appointment at the nearest Beaumont Family Dentistry location. We have three dentist offices serving Lexington and Central Kentucky.

Call the number on our contact page for the office closest to you or click on the name of that office to fill out our online contact form.

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