Tooth-Colored Composites

Tooth-colored composites are filling materials that are used to fill cavities in teeth. In recent years, amalgam or silver fillings have fallen out of fashion in favor of tooth-colored composites.

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Pros and Cons of Tooth-Colored Composites

Advantages of tooth-colored composites
Disadvantages of cheap or plastic tooth-colored composites

Many dental offices routinely use cheap tooth-colored composites that contain plastic. We prefer to use porcelain, as it is far more durable, albeit a more expensive material.  When patients do request the less expensive material, we only use BPA-free filling matieral. Here are some of the disadvantages of the plastic-containing composites:

Contact us today to learn more about our innovative approach to your dental health and let us help you determine which option is right for you!

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