FAQs
- Where are you located?
- Why do you recommend porcelain for large restorations?
- What is biocompatibility testing?
- How much will my fillings cost?
- What sterilization methods do you use?
- Why don't you use silver mercury fillings?
Where are you located?
We are near Chagrin Blvd. and I-271 in Beachwood, Ohio, which is in the Southeast Cleveland Metropolitan Area. We are 20 Minutes from Hopkins Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Our patients have come from literally around the world. Visit our Contact Page for a map and driving directions.
Why do you recommend porcelain for large restorations?
Porcelain matches the properties of your natural tooth structure. Unlike metal crowns and bridges, porcelain is chemically bonded to your tooth using state-of-the-art technology. One of our patients is an engineer, and he investigated the properties of the porcelain material from which our restorations are made. He discovered this material has the same heat co-efficient and tensile strength as tooth enamel.
What is biocompatibility testing?
Biocompatibility testing is where antibodies from a sample of your blood are tested against over 2,500 dental materials to see if there are any reactions between the two. This allows you and Dr. Hornstein to utilize dental materials that are most compatible to your body .There is an extra charge for this test that is performed through an independent laboratory. Not all patients need this service.
How much will my fillings cost?
The cost of restorations depends on how large the area of concern and how long you want it to last. It is difficult to assign a standard fee, because each person has different wants and needs. Dr. Hornstein will gather all the necessary information before he makes recommendations specific to your clinical situation. We always inform you of the total cost of your treatment and secure your permission before any work commences. We have many financial options available, and we will schedule your treatment to accommodate your particular needs.
What sterilization methods do you use?
The sterilization procedures we follow meet or exceed the guidelines established by OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control, and the American Dental Association. Our office uses the most advanced sterilization control measures available today. Please feel free to ask for more information about the measures that we take to ensure the safety of your family.
Why don't you use silver mercury fillings?
Dr. Hornstein has never used mercury fillings since he has been in dentistry. He wanted to minimize the potential exposure to himself and his team from mercury, and therefore, found other materials more suitable for restorations he does for his patients. Mercury is a toxic metal. The EPA has strict guidelines for handling the disposal of mercury removed from patient's old fillings. Dentists are not allowed to put it in the garbage or even dispose of it in bio-hazardous trash. They must have special filters on the drainage pipes to trap the mercury, and it must be handled by a professional company who is specially trained in processing this amalgam sludge.
There is much controversy on this issue, and even though mercury fillings are outlawed in several European countries, the ADA still deems this as an acceptable method of restoring teeth. Therefore, we cannot recommend that our patients have their silver filling removed just for the sake of getting the mercury out of their teeth. However, many people have researched about dental options available to them and choose to have these fillings replaced with tooth-colored fillings. Since our philosophy is to support our patients in the choices they make for their health, we will do all we can do to assist in this way.
The Center for Advanced Dentistry…Where Holistic Health and Aesthetic Dentistry Come Together.
Call our Beachwood dental office to make an appointment with Dr. Hornstein. We serve residents from Cleveland, Solon, Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, and the surrounding areas.
