{"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":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-214\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"shutterstock_2243118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/shutterstock_2243118-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2243118-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2243118-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_2243118.jpg 1166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/>For years, dentists have been using <strong>amalgam fillings<\/strong> to protect teeth from decay. Made from a combination of metals, including mercury, <strong>amalgam fillings<\/strong> are considered safe and effective, and many dentists the world over still use them for restorations.<\/p>\n<p>But a new type of filling is quickly becoming the preferred choice for many dentists, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Canzoneri<\/a>\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/white-fillings--bonding.html\">composite fillings<\/a>. With <strong>composite fillings<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Canzoneri<\/strong> can offer patients of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/\">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<p><strong><!--more-->What Makes Composite Fillings So Much More Resilient?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The reason largely has to do with the type of bond that exists between your teeth and your fillings. <strong>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<p><strong>Amalgams<\/strong>, on the other hand, merely act as a barrier to plaque and bacteria. But as time passes, chewing can cause <strong>amalgam fillings<\/strong> to change shape and become worn down. Tiny cracks may even form, allowing for bacterial reinvasion and further complications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amalgams<\/strong> also require dentists to remove more of your natural tooth structure. But with <strong>composite fillings<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Canzoneri<\/strong> can leave more of your tooth\u2019s natural structure in place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy a Stronger, More Natural-Looking Smile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But the biggest benefit for patients to consider is that <strong>composite fillings<\/strong> can be shaded to match the rest of your smile. <strong>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 <strong>composite fillings<\/strong>, patients can enjoy a smile that looks confident and naturally white.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in <strong>Pasadena<\/strong>, <strong>Sierra Madre<\/strong>, <strong>Monrovia<\/strong>, <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong> and want to know more about <strong>composite fillings<\/strong>, or want to schedule an appointment with <strong>Dr. Canzoneri<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canzoneridentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">give <strong>our Arcadia office<\/strong> a call today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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