Amalgam fillings have been around for over a century and have proven to be strong and durable. If properly taken care of, they can last up to 15 years! One of their biggest advantages, though, is how cost-effective they are – more so than their counterpart; composite resin. However, they do contain trace amounts of mercury so, amalgam is not recommended for children, pregnant women, or anyone who has allergies to mercury.
These tooth-colored fillings are not only beneficial cosmetically, but functionally as well. The composite-resin material physically bonds to the tooth structure, unlike any other filling material, giving your tooth additional support. Although they don’t last quite as long as silver fillings, composite-resin fillings can last up to 10 years with excellent oral hygiene. With tooth-colored fillings, your dentist is often able to remove less of your natural tooth structure than with the amalgam material. Leaving behind additional natural tooth further adds to its strength, too!
Do you need a dental filling? You’re not alone – contact your Grand Prairie dentist today!
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