Cavities aren’t just destructive infections that can lead to tooth loss and other even more devastating health complications. They are also unsightly blemishes in a beautiful smile. Thankfully, dentists have been able to repair cavities with fillings for hundreds of years. For much of that time, most of these restorations were made from a blend of metals called amalgam. While this treatment is effective, it can appear as unappealing dark metallic spots on the teeth. Here are some aesthetic and practical reasons why you might be interested in a tooth-colored filling the next time you need a cavity repaired.
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