Materials used in fillings have advanced in recent times with composite fillings used more often now than amalgam. Composite fillings are tooth-coloured and are designed to blend in with your teeth.

Key takeaways:

• Composite fillings can be used on the back and front teeth and can be a good option for a more visible tooth.
• Your dentist may not recommend composite fillings for cavities which may be too large or require a lot of chewing.
• Composite fillings offer good durability in small to mid-size cavities, with moderate chewing pressures.

“Composites cost more than amalgam and occasionally are not covered by some insurance plans.”

Read the full story here:

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/c/composite-fillings