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decay is removed from a tooth, something
must be placed in that space to give strength back to the tooth.
Fillings
are the most common restorative procedure. Fillings can be white
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White
fillings: White fillings are made of a strong composite
resin that is matched to the surrounding tooth color. In the
past, white fillings were placed only on front teeth, but recently
a stronger more durable material has been developed that can
withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth. |
White fillings
are most commonly used for:
- Cosmetic
reasons
- Patients
who prefer mercury-free fillings
- Patients
with sensitivity to heat or cold
- the composite resin doesn't conduct temperature changes as fast.
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Silver
(amalgam) fillings: In our office silver (amalgam) fillings
are used in limited instances. Typically, silver fillings are
placed on back teeth (molars). The material is specially formulated
to withstand years of chewing pressure. |
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