{"id":202,"date":"2011-08-08T15:54:35","date_gmt":"2011-08-08T20:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.canzoneridentistry.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2016-07-22T11:03:36","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T16:03:36","slug":"the-differences-between-amalgam-and-composite-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/the-differences-between-amalgam-and-composite-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Differences Between Amalgam and Composite Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"For years, dentists have been using amalgam fillings<\/strong> to protect teeth from decay. Made from a combination of metals, including mercury, amalgam fillings<\/strong> are considered safe and effective, and many dentists the world over still use them for restorations.<\/p>\n

But a new type of filling is quickly becoming the preferred choice for many dentists, including Dr. Canzoneri<\/a>\u2014composite fillings<\/a>. With composite fillings<\/strong>, Dr. Canzoneri<\/strong> can offer patients of our Arcadia office<\/a> better protection from bacteria and plaque, protection that also matches a patient\u2019s natural tooth color, resulting in a stronger, more esthetically pleasing smile.<\/p>\n

What Makes Composite Fillings So Much More Resilient?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reason largely has to do with the type of bond that exists between your teeth and your fillings. Composite fillings<\/strong> won\u2019t change shape over time. Instead, they remain supportive of your tooth structure and continue to strengthen teeth by protecting against decay.<\/p>\n

Amalgams<\/strong>, on the other hand, merely act as a barrier to plaque and bacteria. But as time passes, chewing can cause amalgam fillings<\/strong> to change shape and become worn down. Tiny cracks may even form, allowing for bacterial reinvasion and further complications.<\/p>\n

Amalgams<\/strong> also require dentists to remove more of your natural tooth structure. But with composite fillings<\/strong>, Dr. Canzoneri<\/strong> can leave more of your tooth\u2019s natural structure in place.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a Stronger, More Natural-Looking Smile<\/strong><\/p>\n

But the biggest benefit for patients to consider is that composite fillings<\/strong> can be shaded to match the rest of your smile. Amalgam fillings<\/strong> are made of a mixture of metals, causing them to stand out against naturally white teeth. This can make patients feels self conscious about smiling or laughing. But with tooth-colored composite fillings<\/strong>, patients can enjoy a smile that looks confident and naturally white.<\/p>\n

If you live in Pasadena<\/strong>, Sierra Madre<\/strong>, Monrovia<\/strong>, Los Angeles<\/strong> and want to know more about composite fillings<\/strong>, or want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Canzoneri<\/strong>, give our Arcadia office<\/strong> a call today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For years, dentists have been using amalgam fillings to protect teeth from decay. Made from a combination of metals, including mercury, amalgam fillings are considered safe and effective, and many dentists the world over still use them for restorations. But a new type of filling is quickly becoming the preferred choice for many dentists, including […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[6,37,39,38,42,40,41,17,33,32,36,34,35],"yoast_head":"\nThe Differences Between Amalgam and Composite Fillings - Dr. Kenneth J. 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