Silver Fillings

The new tooth-colored or composite fillings are great! The materials are getting better and better, and they are now accepted by the dental profession as equals to silver fillings. There are many advantages to the tooth-colored fillings, including the many colors which allow us to place them in a way they can’t be seen. White fillings are also bonded to the tooth which makes a better restoration. Tooth-colored fillings are acceptable for back teeth as well and can help rid your smile of gray shadows caused by the silver fillings of years past.

The best thing to do is to ask your trusted dentist about what choices you have for a needed restoration.

- Mark D. McOmie, D.M.D.