Composite Tooth Fillings
When you have a cavity, the process for fixing it entails removing the diseased tissue and filling the remaining hole with a substance that will ensure the tooth is properly sealed.
For many years, the only options for fillings were bonded composite, porcelain, and gold. Although these fillings do work, there are many disadvantages to them, including a weakening of the tooth.
In addition, amalgam fillings contain mercury, which is hazardous to the body, possibly causing damage to gum tissue. For this reason, we do not use any amalgam restorations. We choose to provide our patients with only composite or porcelain restorations.
There are now several filling materials available in the dental field: amalgam, porcelain, or composite resins. In our dental practice, we exclusively use composite and porcelain resins because:
- porcelain and composite resin are stronger than amalgam
- They allow the tooth color to be matched very closely.
- They create a water-tight seal over the tooth being restored.
Advantages Of White Fillings
White, or composite fillings restore strength to the tooth, whereas amalgam makes a tooth more susceptible to cracking- Composite fillings match the natural tooth color
- They require less tooth removal when they are placed
" The dental procedures we specialize in enhance our
patients' look and their quality of life! "
If you are located in Lansing, East Lansing, Ann Arbor, Howell, or Brighton, Michigan and would like to replace your unsightly metal fillings, contact us today to schedule an appointment. There's no better time to improve your smile and improve your life through cosmetic dentistry! If you have additional questions, please read our Composite Filling FAQs.
