Tooth-Colored vs. Amalgam Fillings?
Composite resins, or tooth colored fillings are a mixture of microscopic ceramic particles dispersed in a plastic resin that can be bonded to teeth. This material comes in a wide range of shades and can be molded and sculpted to create almost any shape or contour. Composite resins bond to teeth forming a seal to reduce leakage, which is common with dark, metal fillings. For years, an amalgam of silver and mercury metal was the predominant filling material. Amalgams are still offered in many offices, but we have chosen to refrain from the use of this metal for numerous reasons. Amalgam use has been extremely restricted in other civilized countries due to the mercury content. Amalgam fillings require more tooth removal for adequate retention. And, amalgam fillings are less estheti Tooth-colored restorations are superior for esthetics and tooth preservation.
Your cosmetic dentist like Griffn & Reed take special care to apply these technique sensitive fillings. If you have any concerns about the appearance of your teeth, call your local cosmetic dentist for an evaluation to see if bonding with composite resin will give you the smile and self confidence you’ve always wanted.
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