Metal amalgam fillings are known for their durability, especially in back teeth that take the brunt of chewing forces. However, because composite fillings are bonded directly to your tooth, they are also extremely durable.
Understanding Tooth-Colored Fillings in Troy
Composite resin has become the material that most patients choose for dental fillings for several reasons. Composite fillings offer several additional advantages over amalgam fillings:
- Aesthetics — Our dentists can customize composite resin to match your tooth's natural color, which complements your smile.
- Preserves natural tooth structure — Composite resin fillings don't require our dentists to remove as much natural tooth structure for placement, which keeps the tooth strong.
- No temperature sensitivity— Metal fillings expand and contract with temperature changes in the mouth. This can cause them to pull away from the tooth, allowing bacteria back in.
- Versatility — Our dentists can use composite resin for fillings of different sizes, as well as for fixing small cosmetic flaws like chipped teeth or tooth size discrepancies.
Talk with Our Team
Do you need a dental filling? If you'd like to learn more about your treatment options for dental fillings, booking an evaluation with one of our dentists is the first step. Call Degenhardt Dental at (248) 643-6551 for more information.