For several decades silver fillings were the standard restoration for dental cavities. Today, many dental professionals, including your dentists in Lincoln, NE, rely on tooth-colored fillings for several reasons.
- Tooth-colored fillings are aesthetically pleasing but still work beautifully.
- Tooth-colored fillings do not contain mercury, which is a preference for some patients.
While the mercury contained in fillings has been deemed safe by professionals, patients often feel more at ease with composite resin, which makes up the tooth-colored option. Some patients even have older silver fillings removed and replaced with the white or tooth-colored variety.
Tooth-colored fillings can be colored to blend with your untreated teeth. And we can repurpose composite to conceal tooth flaws through a method called dental bonding.
For these reasons, tooth-colored fillings may be better than silver.
Of course, no cavities are better still!
To lower your risks for tooth decay and gum disease, visit our dentist regularly for exams and teeth cleanings, and be sure to brush and floss at least twice each day.
Replacing Old Dental Crowns & Fillings
Years ago, dental crowns were made of metal and had porcelain fused onto the surface. The part of the crown that met the original tooth was still metal, causing this dark line near the gumline. We now place full porcelain crowns so you will never have a dark line!
Our dental team is also able to replace old, broken-down, dark amalgam or mercury fillings with tooth-colored white composite filings.
For Tooth-Colored Fillings in Lincoln, NE, Give Us a Call
If you have old or broken fillings you’d like to replace or if you suspect a dental cavity, reach out to our team to schedule an appointment.
Tooth-colored fillings, or composite fillings, use what's known as composite resin to restore teeth damaged from decay and preserve your natural smile. Composite resin is a putty-like substance used for tooth bonding (composite bonding), a cosmetic treatment that repairs minor cracks and chips. Tooth-colored fillings are versatile, as they can also replace unsightly and uncomfortable silver fillings.
Tooth-colored fillings require the same maintenance as your natural teeth. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily. If you care for your teeth, your 
