Tooth-Colored Fillings

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Fillings are one of the most common dental restorations, used to treat small areas of decay in the teeth. When you need a filling, the decay is drilled out and cleaned so that there is no remaining bacteria, before the hole is filled using a filling. 

Fillings can be made from several different materials. In the past, nearly all patients had fillings made from metal amalgam. This dark grey material contains a mix of metals and while robust, is very obvious in appearance. This means that it is clear when someone has an amalgam filling, and this has the potential to affect their confidence in their appearance. Fortunately, there is another option – tooth-colored fillings.

What are tooth-colored fillings?

As their name suggests, tooth-colored fillings work in the same way, but are made from a tooth-colored material. This material is a composite of plastic, silica and glass particles and replicate many of the qualities found in a natural tooth structure – such as translucency and shine. Tooth-colored fillings are also known as composite or white fillings. However, they come in a variety of shades which make it possible to get them in a color that suits your natural teeth. 

If you would like more information about tooth-colored fillings, or if you would like to talk to us about swapping your existing amalgam fillings for tooth-colored ones instead, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

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