Tooth-Colored Fillings

Pleasing natural tooth-colored composites can now replace your old, ugly mercury fillings! These safe and advanced materials (durable plastics) will make your mouth look and feel natural, resulting in the shiny, white look you’re after. Like other restorative dentistry such as Inlays, Onlays, crowns, and veneers, composites will not only create a more beautiful smile, they’ll create a healthier one, too. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, composites are bonded to the teeth, which act as a stronger restoration.

Tooth-colored fillings come in a wide variety of shades; we typically apply a more polished material for the front teeth and a stronger composite in the back of the mouth to maximize durability and esthetics. Not only will they look like your natural teeth, they will feel like them as well! Compared to the dark metal fillings, composites tend to be higher in cost. But again, it’s your smile and it requires more time and skill to place them beautifully. The improvement is very dramatic. In terms of caring for your tooth-colored fillings, it’s virtually the same upkeep as metal fillings. Be sure to brush, floss, and regularly visit the dentist. Like everything else, good oral hygiene is key.