SW Calgary Tooth Colour Match Fillings

A filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by things like decay (a cavity), cracks, or fractures etc. Cavities should be filled as soon as possible, or they can grow larger and the decay can spread. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth is removed, and then the hole is filled with a filling material. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth. Tooth colour match fillings (composite fillings) along with silver amalgam fillings are the most widely used today. As with most dental restorations, fillings are not permanent and may someday have to be replaced. They are very durable and will last many years though, giving you a long lasting and beautiful smile.

With a tooth colour match filling, the filling material used to fill the area left open from the removal of the decayed area is a resin material that is colour-matched to closely match your existing tooth enamel. As such, it seamlessly blends in with the rest of your natural teeth, making it virtually unnoticeable in your mouth. Because tooth colour match filings are so closely matched to your existing teeth, they are more suitable for use in front teeth or more visible areas of the mouth. They are also more preferable because they go unnoticed in your mouth.