The Benefits of a White Filling
- White Fillings require Less drilling of healthy tooth before being placed into a patients mouth
- White Fillings adhere to the surface of the tooth meaning there is less chance of you losing the filling.
- White Fillings are more cosmetically appealing, There is no unsightly metal or black fillings that can be seen when you smile or laugh.
- A white composite filling can bond to the tooth increasing the strength of the tooth as a whole.
The Disadvantages of metal Fillings
- Metal fillings do not match the colour of your teeth.
- There is more drilling of healthy tooth in order to fit the filling
- Amalgam fillings can stain your tooth and discolour your gum over time.
- Amalgam fillings contain mercury, which some people can be allergic to.
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