Types of Tooth Fillings
Amalgam (Silver-Coloured)
The Differences Between Silver and Tooth-colored Fillings Posted on July 26, 2011 in Dental Crowns The vast majority of dental patients have developed a cavity at some point and had it filled with a tooth-colored composite or silver amalgam material.
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Composite (Tooth-Coloured)
That’s because composite fillings require the tooth be kept clean and dry while the cavity is being filled. Tooth-colored fillings are now used more often than amalgam or gold fillings, probably due to cosmetics. In a society focused on a white, bright smile, people tend to want fillings that blend with the natural color of their teeth. Ultimately, the best dental filling is no dental filling. Prevention is the best medicine.
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