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White (Tooth-colored) Composite Fillings

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When decay causes a cavity, or pit, to form in a tooth, the damaged material must be removed and the cavity must be filled in to prevent further damage and the eventual loss of the tooth. Traditionally, fillings have been made out of an amalgam (mixed) metal that contains silver and mercury. Metal fillings are strong and durable, but they are easily noticed, tend to darken over time, weaken tooth structure, and of course, contain toxic mercury. The debate over the safety of amalgam mercury fillings is on-going. Based on their long and uneventful history, we believe that they are relatively safe, however, dentistry has come a long way, and mercury amalgam fillings are no longer necessary. White fillings, better known as composite or tooth-colored fillings, offered at our Philadelphia dental center allow our dentist to fill cavities while maintaining the natural appearance of teeth and avoid mercury altogether. They can also be used to replace old metal fillings as part of a cosmetic dentistry treatment plan at JFK Dental Care, although we do not recommend that old amalgam fillings be routinely removed.
Filling cavities with composite fillings is a procedure that can be done in a single office visit. First, Dr. Barry Dubin will remove any decayed material and shape the cavity to accept the filling. Tooth-colored fillings require less of the healthy tooth material to be removed during preparation than metal fillings, because they bond more easily to the tooth. Once the cavity is shaped, the tooth is isolated from any saliva and an adhesive layer is applied, followed by multiple thin layers of composite material. Finally, a special light is used to harden the filling quickly.
White or tooth-colored composite fillings are used at our Philadelphia practice for relatively small cavities near the front of the mouth, where they will be most noticeable, but that do not need to sustain significant chewing force. When a cavity forms in a place where the impact of chewing would be a factor, options other than tooth-colored fillings may be recommended, such as dental crowns, or porcelain inlays and onlays. Composite fillings should be cared for through regular brushing and flossing as well as semiannual dental exams.
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