Many patients have images of dark gray fillings that will negatively affect the aesthetics of the teeth and smile. Fortunately, at the practice of cosmetic dentist Craig S. Kohler, those metal fillings are the past. Dr. Kohler offers his Chicago patients composite fillings. These tooth-colored fillings offer our patients a number of advantages over metal fillings.
The Advantage of Tooth-colored Fillings
In the past, filings contained a mixture of metal and were dark gray in color. While metal fillings are still the choice of some dentists, Dr. Kohler works with tooth-colored fillings for the following reasons:
- Improved aesthetics: Tooth-colored fillings are carefully matched to the shade of the patient’s teeth. This offers a great advantage over the dark gray fillings of the past that stood out obviously against the teeth.
- Improved strength: Tooth-colored fillings are actually bonded to the tooth’s natural enamel. This means that the filling not only restores the structure of the tooth but also enhances its strength.
- Preserves more tooth structure: By using tooth-colored fillings, less tooth structure is removed than when placing a metal filling. This allows the patient to preserve more of the natural tooth structure.
Tooth-colored fillings are an excellent option for patients who wish to repair the damage of tooth decay without negatively affecting the aesthetics of the smile. However, fillings are just one of the many restorative dentistry treatments offered by Dr. Kohler. Patients with more extensive damage can discuss alternate treatment options such as dental crowns or dental implants.
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If damage or decay is negatively affecting the health of your teeth and the beauty of your smile, schedule an appointment with Dr. Kohler can restore the strength and beauty of your teeth to leave you feeling confident and proud of your smile!