Cavity Treatment: Safety and Other Benefits of Composite Fillings

Amalgam or silver-colored fillings may protect teeth, but they don’t look natural once placed and pose safety concerns, like mercury exposure. Instead of settling for a metal mouth, Williams Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Brandon, Florida, can restore your smile with safe, metal-free materials. We use composite resin, a tooth-colored material that blends perfectly with your smile. Composite fillings placed by Dr. Trevor Williams not only ensure your tooth is functionally restored but also enhance its appearance. 

Advantages of composite fillings

Years back, amalgam fillings were the only fillings available for cavity treatment. These fillings are made from several metals, including zinc, tin, silver, and mercury. Yes, you saw that right, mercury! While the mercury content in the filling is minimal, the vapors can leak into your bloodstream, causing health concerns. 

We understand the connection between your mouth and overall body, so we use the safest materials available. When we want to treat cavities or minor decay, we use composites that have no known safety concerns.

The other benefits of composite fillings include:

• Natural appearance: Composite resin closely matches the tooth enamel, providing a seamless integration with the entire smile. There is no chance of metal sticking out when smiling or eating. White fillings perfectly blend with your teeth, and no one will spot their presence when you open your mouth
• Unaffected by temperature changes: Unlike metal fillings, composite fillings don’t change in size when subjected to thermal stresses. This way, they remain intact when bonded with the tooth, so there is no risk of the tooth cracking
• Conservative treatment: Placing a composite filling involves removing a small portion of the tooth structure. Preserving much of your tooth ensures it remains stable and solid for many years
• Better bonding: Composite filing chemically bonds with the tooth, forming a tight seal to reduce future bacterial invasions. Metal fillings don’t bond tightly with the tooth, which causes fault lines that result in secondary cavities

Safe dental fillings near me

Composite fillings are a safe, natural-looking alternative to traditional metal fillings. Call Williams Family and Cosmetic Dentistry at (813) 560-0447 to schedule your consultation to repair cavities and minor tooth damage.