Most of us
have had amalgam fillings (silver) or gold filling
restorations. Some amalgam fillings are called
mercury fillings, as some amalgam fillings contained
mercury. Metal fillings were effective, but very
conspicuous and tended to blacken in color over
time. They also commonly crack teeth.
Composite resin dental fillings were created
as an alternative to traditional metal dental
fillings. Tooth fillings colored to look like
a natural tooth are known as Composite Resin
Dental Fillings, and are made of a plastic dental
resin. Composite Resin Dental Fillings are strong,
durable, and make for a very natural looking
smile. They also help to
bond teeth together from the inside aiding in
the prevention of tooth fractures.
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