For quite some time, cavities were filled with silver or mercury amalgams; materials which not only required a great amount of the original tooth structure to be removed, but were also unaesthetic and caused the tooth to weaken over time. Today, cavities are preferably filled with tooth-coloured materials such as composite resins (plastic) or porcelain, allowing minimal tooth structure removal, as well as adding strength, longevity, and a confident, aesthetic look.
White Fillings
Cavities are preferably filled with tooth-coloured materials such as composite resins (plastic) or porcelain, allowing minimal tooth structure removal