Tooth-Colored Fillings for a Flawless Finish
Have you ever noticed dark, metal fillings in someone’s teeth when they laugh or smile? Perhaps you even have some yourself. While metal fillings are functional, most people prefer more discreet options. At Ascension Smiles Family Dentistry, we use composite resin, tooth-colored fillings that can be matched perfectly to your natural tooth shade, often making them nearly invisible.
Beyond their aesthetic benefits, tooth-colored resin fillings offer several other advantages. Resin fillings bond directly to your teeth, unlike metal fillings, which rely on mechanical retention to stay in place. This creates a tighter seal, reducing the chance of leakage between the filling and your tooth.
Additionally, metal fillings need to be a certain thickness to be strong enough for daily use. Since resin fillings bond directly to the tooth, they require less space, allowing more of your natural tooth structure to be preserved.
White resin fillings also don’t cause temperature sensitivity like metal fillings sometimes do, and they offer the same longevity. Some patients are also concerned about the mercury content in metal fillings. While studies have not conclusively proven any harm, many people prefer the peace of mind that comes with resin fillings, which contain no mercury.