For over 100
years, dentists have been using silver-mercury amalgam fillings to restore
decayed or broken teeth Amalgam fills the space where the decay in the tooth has
been removed. However, over time, the amalgam corrodes and leaks which blackens
the silver, and many times the tooth. -
Now there is a
new and economical way to restore teeth using tooth-colored resin
fillings(composite). The resin is made up of glass particles in a plastic
matrix. Doctor bonds the putty-like material to the tooth with a high-intensity
light. This hardens the material and allows it to be shaped and polished for
immediate use. Once completed, your tooth has a natural appearance and is
actually stronger than before due to the strength of the adhesive agent used to
bond the resin to the tooth. Composites are especially suited for smaller
cavities and for patients who may be allergic to metal fillings.
