Composite Fillings versus Amalgam Fillings: Which Is Better?

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Composite Fillings versus Amalgam Fillings Which
Is Better?
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Tooth decay can be inevitable for some us, no
matter how hard we try to remember to brush twice
a day, floss once a day, and visit our family
dental clinic every six months.
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Getting a cavity can be frustrating because we
may not realize what we are doing wrong or what
allowed tooth decay to advance and develop into a
cavity
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The location of a cavity oftentimes can be used
to identify potential issues with brushing or
flossing.
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For instance, if the cavity is on one of the back
molars, it indicates these teeth are not getting
brushed long enough to remove plaque or flossed
correctly.
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Fortunately, your dentist and dental hygienist
are experts at teaching us better techniques to
prevent future cavities.
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In order to treat a cavity, you must have your
dentist remove the infection from the tooth and
fill it with a filling.
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For years, dentists relied upon amalgam fillings
as the standard filling material. However, over
the past decade or so, composite fillings have
been on the rise.
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So which one is better? At Oasis Family Dental,
we highly recommend to our patients to get
composite fillings as they have many advantages
over amalgam including
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• Composite fillings can be matched to
• the natural colour of the tooth.
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2. Composite fillings hide the fact you had
a cavity.
3. The materials used to make composite
fillings last just as long as amalgam.
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1. People experience less problems with fillings
   falling out and teeth cracking, compared to
   amalgam, because composite fillings create a much
   stronger overall tooth structure.

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With amalgam fillings, the materials used to make
them consist of metals, and typically includes
mercury.
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While small amounts of mercury do not pose
significant health risks, it does cause
discolouration to the actual tooth and sometimes,
even the gum tissue
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This is because the mercury bleeds into and
stains the natural structure of the tooth.
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Another drawback to using amalgam fillings is
they are very sensitive to changes to
temperatures and will expand and contract. For
example, if you drink or eat something hot, the
filling expands.
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Whereas if your drink or eat something cold, the
filling with contract. This constant expanding
and contracting will eventually cause micro-gaps
around the filling.
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It is through these micro-gaps the bacteria that
causes tooth decay and cavities can get
underneath the filling and into the tooth.
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Eventually, even though the tooth appears to be
filled, you could end up with another cavity in
the same tooth!
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With composite fillings, they are more resistant
to changes in temperatures for a tighter and more
firm fit.
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Lastly, if your goals include cosmetic
enhancements to beautify your smile, you will
want to replace old metal amalgam fillings with
composite ones.
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For more information about composite fillings,
cosmetic procedures, or to schedule a general
checkup, please feel free to call Oasis Family
Dental at [phone] today!
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