{"id":29,"date":"2014-12-28T16:31:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-28T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/2014\/12\/28\/composite-fillings-vs-amalgams-benefits\/"},"modified":"2014-12-28T16:31:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-28T16:31:00","slug":"composite-fillings-vs-amalgams-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/composite-fillings-vs-amalgams-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Composite Fillings vs. Amalgams: The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nFor more than 150 years, tooth decay and other types of
\ndental damage were treated with an amalgam of metals, including silver,
\nmercury, copper, tin, and other trace elements. While these types of fillings,
\ncommonly called amalgams, <\/b>were
\nsufficient for restoring damaged teeth, they came with a number of drawbacks.
\nToday, composite resin fillings (often called white fillings or tooth-colored fillings<\/b>) are the
\npreferred restorative method for teeth that have succumbed to cavities, minor
\ncracks, and injury. At Smile by
\nDesign<\/a> in Virginia
\nBeach, VA<\/a>, Dr.
\nStephanie Santos and Dr. Vinita Folck<\/a> offer a variety of natural-looking,
\nlong-lasting restorative
\ndentistry options<\/a>, including tooth-colored
\nfillings<\/b>. <\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nWhy Choose
\nTooth-Colored Fillings? <\/b><\/div>\n
\n
<\/b><\/div>\n
\nTooth-colored
\nfillings <\/b>have rapidly become the restoration method preferred by both
\npatients and dentists for a variety of reasons. One of the most obvious is
\ntheir aesthetic appeal and their ability to blend seamlessly with the enamel of
\na patient\u2019s natural dentition. While amalgam
\nfillings <\/b>are dark and shiny, composite
\nresin fillings <\/b>are carefully color-matched to the surrounding tooth
\nstructure. The result is a beautifully restored smile that looks completely
\nnatural. <\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nThe benefits of tooth-colored
\nfillings <\/b>extend far beyond their cosmetic appeal. While the metals in amalgam fillings <\/b>cause them to
\nadversely react to extreme temperatures, composite
\nresins <\/b>maintain their original shape and size for improved stability over
\ntime. You don\u2019t have to worry about the strength of the seals between your
\nfillings and your teeth, and there\u2019s no risk of leaking or microfractures as
\nthere can be with amalgams. <\/b>In
\naddition, tooth-colored fillings <\/b>are
\nmore conservative than their metal counterparts. This means that less of your
\nnatural tooth must be removed in preparation for a tooth-colored filling <\/b>as compared to a metal filling. <\/b>As with all of our cosmetic and restorative
\nservices, we will do everything we can to preserve as much of your natural
\nsmile as possible while offering the most effective treatments available. <\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nA
\nHealthier, More Natural Smile<\/b><\/div>\n
\n
<\/b><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\nIf you currently have amalgam
\nfillings <\/b>and you\u2019re interested in the possibilities afforded by composite resin fillings, <\/b>we invite you
\nto contact us today<\/a>
\nto schedule an appointment with Drs.
\nFolck and Santos <\/b>at Smile by Design.
\n<\/b>Our advanced technology, comforting amenities, and years of experience have
\nmade our practice the premier destination for dental care in Virginia Beach, VA. <\/b>We look forward to
\nhelping you and every member of your family achieve lasting oral health and
\nbeautiful smiles for life. Our warm, welcoming dental office proudly serves
\nfamilies from throughout Virginia Beach,
\nSandbridge, Fort Story, Norfolk, Portsmouth, <\/b>and beyond. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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