{"id":46,"date":"2018-12-03T16:55:16","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T16:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/?p=46"},"modified":"2019-01-17T17:32:15","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T17:32:15","slug":"dentist-highlights-benefits-tooth-colored-fillings-metal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/03\/dentist-highlights-benefits-tooth-colored-fillings-metal\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist Highlights Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings Over Metal Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"\"A\r\n\r\nIf you have had fillings placed before, you were likely told that the fillings were made from metal materials. Silver (amalgam) fillings have been the standard in dentistry for many years now, but that doesn\u2019t mean they aren\u2019t without their drawbacks. Luckily, there is another option you should consider.\r\n\r\nInstead of using metal, tooth-colored fillings use a composite resin material made from glass and plastic. If you\u2019re concerned about the appearance of your teeth , you\u2019ll want to keep reading this blog post on the many benefits tooth-colored fillings<\/a> can offer.\r\n\r\n\r\n

A More Natural-Looking Smile<\/h2>\r\nSilver fillings have offered reliable durability, but at a price. For one, silver fillings can tarnish and appear black over time.\u00a0 They can cause teeth to appear\u00a0 more grey in color and that is not \u00a0pleasing to most people. While they restore teeth and make daily functions easier, they can cause aesthetic concerns in some locations.\r\n\r\nCompare that to tooth-colored fillings which can be shaded multiple colors in order to better match your existing teeth. By the time they are packed inside your damaged tooth, properly shaped and molded, and finally hardened with a curing light, you won\u2019t remember where the filling was placed. You can smile all you want without worry of anyone noticing your restorations.\r\n

Retain More Tooth Structure<\/h2>\r\nWhen you have a cavity the damaged tooth structure needs to be removed.\u00a0 Because silver fillings require a certain amount of thickness and filling design for strength, a greater amount of tooth may be need to be removed.\u00a0 \u00a0While this \u00a0may sound counter-productive, it\u2019s necessary for making sure that the filling stays secure for several years.\r\n\r\nAlternatively, composite resin is bonded to the tooth structure when placing dental fillings. Therefore, it\u2019s far more likely that the dentist will not have to remove as much \u00a0tooth structure just to make sure the filling stays secure.\r\n\r\nCavity Prevention\r\n\r\nPrevention is the best medicine.\u00a0 The best treatment that we can provide is education and giving you the skills to prevent tooth decay and other dental diseases.\u00a0 Decrease your risk by:\r\n