27 Apr Which Dental Filling Works Best for a Cavity?

Which dental filling works best for a cavity? Often, cavities form before we can feel their effects, thus making it too late to stop them from occurring. However, with dental fillings such as dental composites and dental amalgams, cavities can be crushed.

Listed below are a few amazing benefits that dental fillings can provide for your smile:

– If you are looking for a filling that matches your natural teeth, composites are the better choice, as dental composites can be color-matched to your teeth for a more natural look.

– Mercury is used to bind the metals that constitute dental amalgams. Due to its controversial nature, some would prefer to decline the use of mercury, and instead, go with dental composites for their fillings, as they are mercury-free.

– If a dental amalgam breaks apart, it will need to be removed before it is replaced, but with composites, the original filling can be repaired many times over.

– For large cavities, dental amalgams tend to work best, and for smaller cavities, dental composites can do the job effectively.

If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. Audrey Kemp at our dental office in Durham, North Carolina, please call us at 919-680-3531. Our team at Bull City Dental looks forward to keeping your oral health in superb condition!