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Tooth fillings
Tooth fillings are single or combinations of metals, plastics, glass or other materials used to repair or restore teeth. One of the most popular uses of fillings is to “fill” an area of tooth that your dentist has removed due to decay – “a cavity.”
Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding).
Dental filling materials include:
Gold: Lasts at least 10 to 15 years, some say gold presents a pleasing appearance.
Silver fillings (amalgams): Lasts at least 10 to 15 years, less expensive than composite fillings.
Tooth-colored composite fillings: Shade can be closely matched to color of existing teeth, bonds to existing tooth providing additional support, commonly used for repairs other than cavity filling, sometimes less tooth needs to be removed compared with amalgams.
Ceramics/porcelain: Lasts more than 15 years, more resistant to staining than composite resin material.
Glass ionomer (acrylic and a specific type of glass material): Mostly used for fillings below the gum line, releases fluoride that can help protect from further tooth decay.
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