{"id":75,"date":"2025-06-13T11:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hanfordfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2025-07-16T23:27:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T23:27:24","slug":"why-tooth-colored-fillings-are-better-than-metal-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hanfordfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/why-tooth-colored-fillings-are-better-than-metal-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Tooth-Colored Fillings are Better Than Metal Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you need dental fillings, you may think any type would be “good enough.” Don’t they all have the power to treat cavities and tooth decay<\/a>? However, you’d do well to opt for tooth-colored ones instead of the others on offer. These restorations offer more perks than those made of silver, mercury, and similar materials, promising better results. As for the proof, here are four major reasons why tooth-colored fillings are better than metal ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They Look Much Nicer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps most obviously, tooth-colored fillings look nicer than metal ones. They blend more seamlessly with your smile and don\u2019t draw unwanted attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is that silver amalgam fillings have a dull appearance. People can tell they\u2019re \u201cunnatural\u201d at first glance, as they have a shade that strongly contrasts with tooth enamel. Meanwhile, tooth-colored fillings (per their name) match the color of your adjacent teeth. That means they don\u2019t stand out and hide decayed areas perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re Less Invasive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth-colored fillings are also the least invasive kind available. Unlike those made of metal amalgam, they don\u2019t alter your existing smile that much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, dentists have to change your teeth to place metal fillings. They must make a larger hole in your enamel to ensure the final material doesn\u2019t fall out. On the other hand, tooth-colored fillings don\u2019t face this problem; they bond directly to the tooth surfaces. The result is less removal of your smile\u2019s healthy structures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re More Stable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All in all, tooth-colored fillings offer more stability than silver amalgam ones. They don\u2019t fluctuate as much in response to outside forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One problem with amalgam fillings is that they react to temperature changes. When exposed to extreme heat or cold, they expand and contract within your teeth. Such reactions can cause irreversible and long-term damage to a tooth, putting it in even more danger. Luckily, tooth-colored fillings aren\u2019t affected by changes in temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They Don\u2019t Cause Allergies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another perk of tooth-colored fillings is that they don\u2019t cause allergies. Once placed, you shouldn\u2019t expect them to trigger unpleasant allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It happens that some patients have allergies to metals, including mercury and nickel. These materials are the ones most commonly found in traditional amalgam fillings. In contrast, tooth-colored fillings only consist of composite resin \u2013 a substance that doesn\u2019t cause allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the points above, it\u2019s clear that tooth-colored fillings are the better choice. Talk to your dental provider about getting some soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hanford Family Dental Center<\/a> is based in Hanford, CA. Led by Drs. Raiyani<\/a>, Randhawa<\/a>, and Rambhia<\/a>, our practice takes pride in its trustworthy and high-quality dentistry. We tailor a patient\u2019s oral care to their specific preventive, cosmetic, or restorative dental needs, ensuring optimal results. That means our treatments can give your whole family thriving smiles! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (559)-530-8080<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you need dental fillings, you may think any type would be “good enough.” Don’t they all have the power to treat cavities and tooth decay? However, you’d do well to opt for tooth-colored ones instead of the others on offer. These restorations offer more perks than those made of silver, mercury, and similar materials, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Tooth-Colored Fillings are Better Than Metal Ones - Hanford Family Dental Center Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may not have known, but tooth-colored fillings are better than metal kinds. 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