Cosmetic Dentistry - Tooth Colored Fillings

White Fillings in La Mesa, CA

Tooth colored fillings are a safer and more attractive alternative to older silver amalgam fillings. By precisely matching tooth colored composite fillings with the natural color of your teeth, San Diego cosmetic dentist Dr. Jeff Gray is able to provide you with white fillings that are virtually invisible. The removal of amalgam fillings can provide patients with white fillings that provide a more pleasing, silver-free smile.

What are White Fillings?
White fillings are made of composite resin and serve to fill cavities just like silver amalgam fillings. However, white fillings are matched to the color of your teeth and are virtually invisible. Tooth colored fillings have become more popular over the years. As the availability of white fillings has increased and the possible dangers associated with amalgam fillings have been publicized, more and more patients are having their cavities filled with beautifully white, tooth-colored fillings.

Removing and Replacing Old Metal Fillings
When a new cavity needs filling, the vast majority of patients now choose tooth colored fillings. Many patients also opt for the removal of their amalgam fillings as well. These patients want to enhance their cosmetic appearance by ridding their mouths of unsightly silver fillings and replacing them with tooth-colored composite fillings. This simple procedure is an easy way to make a big difference in your smile.

Cost of Composite White Fillings
The cost of white fillings can vary. If a silver filling is chipped or cracked, dental insurance may pay for part of the cost of replacement. Replacing amalgam fillings with tooth colored fillings is a simple procedure that can make a big difference in your smile.

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