For over 150 years, amalgam fillings have been the conventional choice for cavity treatment. Although silver-colored fillings are durable and effective in treating cavities, dentistry has come a long way to have unsafe and unsightly appliances in your mouth. Today, dentists like Clint Bruyere, DDS, in Longview, Texas, only use composite fillings to restore smiles. Why? Keep scrolling to learn more. 

Reasons to opt for composite fillings

Amalgam fillings are created from a mixture of metals for a durable restoration. Unfortunately, one of the components of the metal alloy is mercury, which can be toxic to the body. Plus, metal doesn’t look good in your mouth, always sticking out like a sore thumb when talking or smiling.

Composite (white) fillings are created from finely grounded glass particles and acrylic plastic to resemble the natural enamel. These tooth-colored restorations yield numerous benefits, including.

• Natural-looking appearance: Composite fillings simulate the color of natural teeth to create a discreet, seamless appearance. White fillings blend with your smile and aren’t noticeable when you open your mouth
• Durability: Composite fillings aren’t created with metal, but this doesn’t mean they don’t last long. When they bond with the tooth, composites form a long-lasting restoration lasting eight years or longer with proper maintenance
• Conservative treatment: Composite fillings preserve your natural tooth structure because only a minimal portion is removed during preparation. Retaining more of the natural, healthy tooth enamel ensures your tooth lasts many years
• Safety: First, a composite filling doesn’t expand or contract when exposed to changing temperatures, protecting your tooth from cracks. Secondly, composites don’t contain any toxic materials, ensuring a safe outcome for your smile and overall health
• Versatile: White fillings can be placed anywhere in the mouth, whether in front or at the back. Since they are aesthetically appealing, a composite filling can restore your tooth in front. Furthermore, they are strong enough to restore posterior teeth without fear of cracking. What’s more, composite fillings have more than one use. In addition to treating cavities, they can repair minor tooth damage and cosmetically improve a discolored or roughly textured tooth

Natural-looking composite fillings near me

Do the above benefits appeal to you? Please call (903) 708-6116 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Clint Bruyere to restore your smile with beautiful-looking dental restorations. 

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