Tooth Coloured Bonded Fillings
Once a tooth needs a Filling, there are two main options. The traditional method for decades has been to fill the tooth using a metal Amalgam Filling (silver or black colour). Amalgam is a quick and cost effective option, however the main problem is that amalgam does not stick to the tooth. Over years, the tooth and filling can flex apart and eventually the tooth can start to break.
Instead of just filling the tooth with amalgam, it can be rebuilt using mercury free composite material which actually bonds to the enamel and dentine. Once completed, the tooth and filling are bonded together, so the tooth is much stronger. The added bonus is the tooth will look more natural once it is complete as it is tooth coloured.
Some people prefer to remove their old amalgam fillings for cosmetic reasons. In addition to the teeth looking better, the added benefit is that they will be stronger once rebuilt.
Instead of just filling the tooth with amalgam, it can be rebuilt using mercury free composite material which actually bonds to the enamel and dentine. Once completed, the tooth and filling are bonded together, so the tooth is much stronger. The added bonus is the tooth will look more natural once it is complete as it is tooth coloured.
Some people prefer to remove their old amalgam fillings for cosmetic reasons. In addition to the teeth looking better, the added benefit is that they will be stronger once rebuilt.
