When considering tooth fillings, one of the options available is composite fillings which are made from durable resins with microscopic glass beads for strength.That are similar in color to natural teeth. Because the composite fillings are tooth-colored, they look more natural and are less noticeable compared to other types of fillings.

Another benefit of tooth-colored fillings is that they are compatible with sealants, allowing your dentist to perform both procedures in a single sitting and thus preventing further decay. There are other advantages to composite, tooth-colored fillings such as, most importantly, its ability to bond to tooth structures. Also, in many cases these fillings can be repaired by the addition of more composite material.

Research shows that white fillings do not leak and come away from the tooth as amalgam fillings do over time and do not create any cracking or staining of the tooth structure around them as the older amalgams do.

Speak with one of our doctors to find out which kind of filling is best for you.

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