Advantages of tooth colored, cosmetic, bonded fillings:
Since they bond to the tooth, composite fillings
restore most of the original strength of the tooth. Silver fillings
weaken the teeth and expand and contract more than enamel. This makes
the tooth susceptible to breaking. Broken teeth can be expensive to
restore, so composites can save you money over the long run.
Composite fillings restore the natural appearance
of the tooth.
Composites are mercury-free fillings. Mercury in
the fillings is viewed by some as being toxic.
Composites require less removal of tooth structure to place. Especially
with new cavities, the size of the hole made for the filling can be
dramatically smaller with composites.
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