Most
minor cavities are usually treated by removing
decay in teeth and replaced with dental fillings.
There are two basic types of fillings used:
Traditional Amalgam Fillings
Composite Resin Tooth-Colored
Fillings
With today's advancement in techniques and technology,
composite resin or tooth colored fillings are
normally done for better esthetics. BIDC clinics are amalgam-free. Additional precautions for the safe
removal of amalgam fillings may also be opted at our
clinics.
Amalgam Fillings versus Composite Resin Fillings
Traditional Amalgam
Fillings
Amalgam
fillings (silver) restorations
were commonly used in the past. Metal fillings
were effective, but tend to blacken in color
over time. Some amalgam fillings contain
mercury and its safety has been in question
for a number of years.
Amalgam fillings are now commonly and easily
removed and replaced composite resin dental
fillings.
Composite
Resin Fillings
Composite
resin fillings are tooth-colored
fillings that can be matched with natural
tooth color shades.
Made of a plastic dental resin, composite
resin has no known health risks. These tooth-colored
fillings are strong, durable and gives good
natural esthetics results.
Most
minor cavities are usually treated by removing
decay in teeth and replaced with dental fillings.
Amalgam
fillings (silver) restorations
were commonly used in the past. Metal fillings
were effective, but tend to blacken in color
over time. Some amalgam fillings contain
mercury and its safety has been in question
for a number of years. 
Composite
resin fillings are tooth-colored
fillings that can be matched with natural
tooth color shades.
