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In the past, teeth were most commonly repaired with amalgam
(silver) fillings or gold restorations, but most people don't
want silver fillings that show when they laugh or smile because
they are more conscious about the way they look. Thanks to
advances in modern dental materials and techniques, your teeth
can be restored with a more aesthetic and natural appearance.
White fillings, also known as composite fillings, are highly
aesthetic fillings made of tooth colored materials. White
fillings can be used for bonding to improve your smile by
changing the color, shape and size of a tooth, to fix a broken
tooth invisibly; and to close spaces between the front teeth.
White fillings can also be placed in back teeth where they
can be used instead of gray amalgam fillings.
White fillings have always been considered less long lasting
than silver amalgam fillings. But there are now new materials
available with properties comparable to silver amalgam, and
these are proving to be very successful. The life expectancy
of a white filling can depend greatly on where it is in your
mouth and how heavily your teeth come together when you bite.
We will be happy to advise you on the life expectancy of your
fillings.
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