What are tooth colored fillings? Tooth colored or “white”
fillings are a great way to restore or partially reconstruct
damaged, chipped, or decayed teeth. First used in the 1960s,
tooth colored fillings have become greatly improved in their
durability and look. Made of a composite resin, tooth colored
fillings can be made to the exact color and opacity of a natural
tooth, making them almost invisible. What are the advantages of
tooth colored fillings? Tooth colored fillings have many
advantages. In addition to closely matching the natural color
and opacity of a tooth, these types of fillings are very strong
and minimally invasive. During their placement, they are
chemically bonded to the tooth, and completely harden in
seconds. They restore up to 95% of the original strength of the
tooth, and can be used on both front and back teeth. They can
often be repaired if damaged, do not contain the mercury found
in traditional silver amalgam fillings, and usually cause little
to no sensitivity after placement. What a