11 Most Important Customer Queries on White Filling
1. What are white fillings? White fillings, or composite fillings, as the name suggests, are tooth-colored dental restorations. They are routinely used to fix cavities, chips, and even for cosmetic purposes because of their ability to seamlessly blend with tooth color. 2. What is the difference between white fillings and silver (amalgam) fillings? • Esthetics: White fillings come in different shades and can almost exactly match your tooth color, whereas silver fillings are metallic and very noticeable. • Composition: White fillings consist of composite resin, whereas silver fillings contain metals such as mercury. • Less cutting of tooth structure: White fillings are very conservative and require less removal of healthy tooth structure compared to silver fillings. 3. How long do white fillings last? Yes! With advancements in technology, new generations of white fillings are strong and durable and can be used on both front and back teeth. However, in saying that, longe...