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\"Tooth-colored<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the past, metal amalgam fillings were often the only\noption. They did have many benefits, including the fact that they\u2019re affordable,\ndurable, and long lasting. However, it\u2019s difficult to feel confident when there\nare obvious, dark fillings in your mouth. Fortunately, with modern dental technology,\nthere are even better options. Continue reading to learn about the many\nadvantages of tooth-colored\nfillings in San Antonio.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Preserves More Natural Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentists have to remove much more of your tooth in order to\nplace a metal filling. Tooth-colored fillings require minimal amounts of the\ndamaged tooth to be removed before the placement. This helps to maintain more\nnatural strength and prevents the likelihood of further damage to the tooth in\nthe future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural-Looking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The composite resin used for a tooth-colored filling is chosen\nto match the exact shade of your teeth, so it will blend right in. This means\nthat no one will be able to tell that you have fillings in your mouth when you\nlaugh, smile, or talk. This gives patients more confidence to show off their\nsmiles without having to worry about other people noticing their fillings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safer for Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With traditional metal fillings, the material has a tendency\nto expand and contract even exposed to different temperatures. The constant\nchanging in size can put pressure on the tooth and eventually cause it to crack\nor break. Tooth-colored fillings are ultimately safer for the teeth because\nthey don\u2019t expand or contract with temperature fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercury-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Something that has encouraged many people to have their\nmetal fillings replaced with tooth-colored fillings is the fact that they don\u2019t\ncontain mercury. Even though metal fillings contain a level of mercury that is\nlow and not considered particularly dangerous, many patients have concerns over\nthe toxic material in their mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Tooth Discoloration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With amalgam metal filling, it isn\u2019t uncommon for the tooth\nto turn a grayish tint. Tooth-colored fillings do not cause any discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a tooth-colored filling doesn\u2019t take as much time as amalgam\nand gold ones. Your dentist will administer a local anesthetic if he deems it\nnecessary, place the filling, and polish it so it looks nice. Generally, the process\nshould take no more than an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long-Lasting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth-colored fillings are both durable and long lasting. With\nproper oral hygiene, they can last as long as fifteen years before needing\ndental attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, tooth-colored fillings in Stone Oak are much safer\nfor your oral health and they look better than their metal counterparts. Ask\nyour dentist about how they can impact your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Troy Jones<\/a>\nand Dr. George Knight<\/a>\nprovide a wide variety of dentistry services, including\ntooth-colored fillings<\/a>, to patients in two convenient locations in San\nAntonio. Dr. Jones has been working in the dental field for nearly 30 years and\nis a member of numerous organizations including the American Dental Association\nand the Texas Dental Association. Dr. Knight spent over a decade as a dental\neducator at the UTHSC Dental School. For more information on tooth-colored\nfillings or to schedule an appointment, visit their website<\/a> or call\n(210) 494-4407.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In the past, metal amalgam fillings were often the only option. They did have many benefits, including the fact that they\u2019re affordable, durable, and long lasting. However, it\u2019s difficult to feel confident when there are obvious, dark fillings in your mouth. Fortunately, with modern dental technology, there are even better options. 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