White Composite Resin Fillings and the Advantages They Offer Over Amalgam

For years, dentists have used metal amalgam fillings. As time progressed and new dental technologies and treatments were introduced, these metal fillings fell by the wayside due to the many negative effects on your dental and overall health. Alternatively, composite resin fillings offered by Drs. Todd S. Adams and Derek H. Tang are metal (and mercury) free and strengthen your teeth. Let us look at this newer form of filling and why patients in the Sunnyvale, California area are happy with this option.

Why Composite Resin Fillings are Preferred

There are many reasons why so many dentists have shifted from amalgam fillings and adopted composite resin fillings, both health-related and cosmetic. An immediate advantage that a composite resin filling holds over older amalgam fillings is that they do not contain metal and, specifically, mercury. The harm low-level mercury release can do to your health is well documented, so we will not cover that here. The vital piece of information to take away is that composite resin fillings are 100% mercury-free.

Another reason why composite resin fillings are preferred is that they are crafted to be nearly invisible. The material used in composite resin fillings can be made to match the shade of your natural tooth. Unlike the ugly silver or gold or amalgam fillings, a composite resin filling completely blends in with your tooth. Nobody will ever know you have a filling in place.

Finally, composite resin fillings reinforce the tooth and do not cause long-term damage. With amalgam fillings, the metals used will expand and contract when in contact with hot or cold foods. Over time, this will cause your tooth to weaken further. With composite resin fillings, the filling material is bonded to the tooth, reinforcing and strengthening it.

White Composite Resin Fillings for Teeth Gaps in and around Sunnyvale, CA

Composite resin filling is a safe, effective, and much more comfortable way to eliminate gaps and help you reach your ideal smile. To schedule an appointment with Drs. Adams and Tang, please call Derek H. Tang, DDS & Todd S. Adams DDS, today at (408) 355-9292.

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