{"id":18,"date":"2016-01-26T14:39:13","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T14:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.licdentalassociates.com\/?p=18"},"modified":"2021-10-14T20:20:10","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:20:10","slug":"composite-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/26\/composite-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"You CAN replace those metal fillings with tooth-colored ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19\" src=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000051031502_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"composite fillings\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000051031502_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000051031502_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000051031502_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>You don\u2019t want to be worried you\u2019re showing a mouth full of metal when you laugh. In the past, amalgam, or silver, fillings, were the only option dentists had of restoring teeth from cavities. But now we know there\u2019s a better way &#8212; with composite fillings. The material is a safer, better way to get your tooth health back, and because it matches the shade of your tooth flawlessly, your smile stays as beautiful as ever! Learn more about tooth-colored fillings at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LIC Dental Associates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Composite fillings restore your smile without marring your teeth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tooth colored fillings, white fillings, composite fillings &#8212; whatever you want to call them, Dr. Saran recommends them because they offer greater health benefits and, frankly, because they just look better. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patients often wonder if replacing their silver fillings is a good idea. While the final decision is ultimately up to the patient, Dr. Saran likes to remind them of the benefits of white fillings compared to silver ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefits of replacing those amalgam fillings are significant<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at the advantages of replacing your silver fillings for tooth-colored fillings.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because the amalgam material appears opaque on an x-ray, silver fillings are known to hide further decay. That means the cavity can worsen without you or your dentist even realizing it until root canal therapy or even extraction become necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unfortunately, old metal fillings can cause the teeth to crack with age. This cracking occurs most commonly as the patient reaches his or her mid-40s. It\u2019s a seriously painful issue that eventually requires significant tooth restoration. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As patients become increasingly concerned with mercury exposure from their amalgam fillings, tooth-colored fillings are the safe alternative. The FDA has approved the safety of amalgam in dentistry, but many adults still prefer the mercury-free option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you should replace your fillings<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re wondering when to replace your silver fillings for tooth-colored ones, the answer is probably <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">right now<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Many adults wait until they experience a problem with their fillings to have them replaced, but you don\u2019t want to wait until tooth cracking or decay have had the chance to settle into your tooth. Early filling replacement can save you a significant amount of time and discomfort in the long run. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Saran replaces fillings at LIC Dental Associates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re interested in having your silver fillings replaced, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.licdentalassociates.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact LIC Dental Associates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to schedule your visit with Dr. Saran. We\u2019re here to help you maintain a healthy smile today, and for years to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/practice\/lic-dental-associates-45575\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Book your appointment online today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t want to be worried you\u2019re showing a mouth full of metal when you laugh. In the past, amalgam, or silver, fillings, were the only option dentists had of restoring teeth from cavities. But now we know there\u2019s a better way &#8212; with composite fillings. 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