Tooth Colored Fillings

In the past, fillings used to be made of materials that have the potential to change color over time. These were typically made of metal, which has the tendency to turn black and to leak a small amount of chemicals into the blood. Your dental professional recommends using composite resin to fill in teeth after they have been damaged or weakened in any way. Tooth colored fillings are made using composite resin, which is bonded to teeth and looks just like your natural teeth.

Composite Resin

Composite resin materials are used when putting tooth colored fillings on the teeth to provide the tooth with stability and maintain its appearance. Your dentist may recommend these fillings for any fractures in teeth or when decay has been removed and a small or midsize filling is needed to restore structure to the area.

Protect Your Teeth

Fillings are used to protect the teeth from bacteria and cavities that could cause even more damage to your mouth. Tooth colored fillings may take longer to apply than metal or amalgam fillings due to the tooth needing to be kept dry and clean during the procedure. Fillings with composite resin are becoming a much more popular way to protect teeth after they have suffered from decay or trauma, giving patients protection without sacrificing the beauty of their smile.

Premier Dental Care

Dental fillings may be recommended by your dentist if there has been damage to the tooth, but the best way to protect your teeth is to avoid getting fillings in the first place. Visit your dentist for biannual appointments to keep decay from wreaking havoc on your teeth and causing cavities to develop. You should also brush and floss your teeth often to get rid of food particles and plaque that may stick to teeth.

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