New tooth-colored options:
Dental research has resulted in the development of new tooth-colored materials that are not only durable and long lasting, but attractive as well.  These materials, porcelain and composite resin, provide an attractive, natural look while at the same time restoring strength and durability to your tooth.

Both porcelain and composite resin are bonded directly to the tooth, restoring it to near its original strength and function.  Both can be custom-colored to precisely match your teeth, so when porcelain or resin fillings are replaced, they're extremely natural looking.  This can really  make a difference in your appearance, especially if the restoration is visible when you smile.

More advantages of white restorations:
When we place an amalgam filling, we have to remove extra healthy tooth structure, just so the filling will stay in place.  When we restore your tooth with composite resin, we need to remove only the decayed portion because the bond anchors the material tightly in place.  This means you retain more healthy tooth structure.

Also, because white filings are bonded to your tooth, they add strength to the tooth.

So if you are looking for an attractive and effective option for restoring one or more decayed teeth, be sure to ask us about the latest choices in white restorative materials.