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A filling is the stuff that goes inside a tooth after a dentist removes decay.
What a Dental Filling Is Made Of
A filling usually contains a material that can harden inside the prepared space in your tooth. Composite fillings use resin with tiny glass-like particles mixed into it.
The Stuff Inside Composite Fillings
• Tooth-colored resin sits at the center of many modern fillings because it can match your tooth instead of standing out.
• Tiny filler particles are added into the mix, which is the part that gives the material more strength.
• A hardening light finishes the job during the appointment, and the whole thing becomes solid pretty quickly.
Why Dentists Use Different Filling Materials
A back tooth handles more force, so a dentist may choose a material that focuses on durability. A front tooth has a different concern because appearance matters more there.
Old Materials Still Have a Place
Metal fillings have been used for many years because they are tough. A strong filling that lasts is better than one chosen only because it looks nice for a short while.
• Amalgam is the classic silver-colored option, though many people now ask about other choices.
• Gold exists too, and it has a reputation for lasting a long time, even if most people never pick it.
Disclaimer
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