Tooth-colored fillings are quickly becoming the standard procedure to treat cavities. When compared to traditional metal (amalgam) fillings, tooth-colored fillings offer more natural-looking results. To maximize the potential for these fillings to blend in with your natural teeth, the color of the filling is made to match your unique tooth color. Here at Lima Road Dentistry, our experienced dental team can perform tooth-colored filling treatments for both children and adults in a procedure that usually takes just a single office visit.

Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

The cosmetic advantages of tooth-colored fillings (also known as “white” fillings or “composite” fillings) are not their only benefit. Unlike traditional metal fillings tooth-colored fillings typically require less tooth removal while reinforcing and strengthening the structure of your teeth.

Tooth-colored fillings help to avert more serious dental issues and can often prevent the need for a crown or root canal. When a traditional metal filling becomes loose, the space created between the metal filling and the natural tooth can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria where severe problems can develop. Tooth-colored fillings are more bonded to the tooth, reducing this possibility. Metal fillings are also subject to expanding and contracting slightly with the temperature. Over time, this expansion and contraction can cause the tooth to crack or break