Tooth Colored Fillings
What is a tooth-colored filling?
They are designed to match the color of your teeth and are known as composites. They look and react like natural teeth. They are used to:
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Mimic the natural appearance of tooth structure
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Restore teeth that have been fractured or decayed
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Cosmetically enhances the color, size, and shape of teeth
How long do tooth colored fillings last?
They are cosmetically appealing, but they can last approximately 5 years when compared to a silver filling that lasts about 10 years. But silver fillings cannot be used in the teeth which come under the smile line, and only tooth-colored fillings are preferred in that area.
How is it done?
It takes longer to place a composite filling when compared to the silver one. The tooth-colored filling requires the area to be dry and clean of saliva while the cavity is being filled.
Are tooth colored fillings better than silver?
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More natural-looking
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Attractive restorations
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They can be used in either front or back teeth whereas silver fillings can only be used in the back teeth
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Similar durability to silver fillings
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Blends with your smile and strengthens your teeth
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Numerous shade options to match with your natural teeth
In a society driven by bright and white teeth, it is natural for people to want fillings that blend with their natural teeth. Visit the Prosmile Family Dental Clinic to get a tooth-colored filling done today!
