What are the Benefits of White Fillings?

In comparison to silver amalgam fillings, white fillings tend to be more durable as they form a stronger bond on the existing structure of the tooth. The composite material these filling are comprised of also helps prevent future tooth damage and can withstand high temperatures. In addition, composites can be used by dentists to fix very small cavities. Instead of having to replace a large portion of the tooth as is often necessary with silver amalgams, white fillings can be used in conjunction with a smaller surface area on the tooth.

The main benefit to this is that the smaller impression will last much longer, as a larger portion of the tooth will be salvaged. Also, in contrast to gold or silver amalgams, composites can be used safely with laser preparation technology. The latter is often used by dentists to perform more precise work and prevents them from having to use shots or drilling when filling the cavity. Lastly, composites (white fillings) are much easier to work with when needing to be fixed. Instead of having to replace the entire piece, as is the case with gold or silver amalgams, only the defective portion of the filling will need to be attended to.