Fillings

Fillings are one of the most common type of dental restorations.  There are different types of materials that are placed in teeth to fill cavities and repair small defects in teeth.  The most common types are tooth colored composite resin, gold, and silver amalgam.

Tooth colored composite resin is used to fill teeth where appropriate.  It is used by many dentists. These types of materials are very popular since they come in colors that mimic natural teeth.  However, as with other types of dental restorations composite resin  fillings have their limits and are only used in certain situations where they are indicated.