You can have a healthy, natural-looking smile with tooth-colored fillings. They’re also called white fillings or cosmetic fillings. In addition to 
treating decay, white fillings can be used for cosmetic improvements. Dr. Kathleen Geipe in Salisbury, MD, offers a full range of dental services to her patients. Read on to learn about the benefits of tooth-colored fillings.
1. Cosmetic fillings are used to treat decay. Tooth decay can be a problem for kids, teens and adults. Tooth decay is the destruction of the enamel. Cosmetic dental fillings restore teeth that have become damaged as a result of tooth decay. They can be used on either front or back teeth.
2. Cosmetic fillings are nearly invisible. Without a doubt, one of the great advantages of tooth-colored fillings is that they're nearly invisible. They are made of a plastic and ceramic compound. Because resin mimics the appearance of real teeth, these dental fillings blend right in. Tooth-colored fillings won’t be noticeable when you smile.
3. Cosmetic fillings are durable. Cosmetic fillings provide good durability and resistance to fracture in fillings. They are designed to last for 10-15 years. Be sure to brush and floss your teeth regularly, and get a dental checkup and dental cleaning every six months. In addition, you should avoid bad dental habits such as chewing on ice, hard foods, or inedible objects, all of which can chip or dislodge your fillings.
4. Cosmetic fillings do not stain teeth. Besides just being visible, there are other ways a silver dental filling might cause a cosmetic concern. Silver dental fillings tend to stain teeth. The tint of the metal is often visible through the tooth structure that surrounds it. With the back teeth, this may not be much of a concern. But it can be an issue with the more visible areas of the teeth.
If you need dental fillings, why wait? We can help you today. Call Dr. Kathleen Geipe at 410-543-0599 to schedule a dental consultation in Salisbury, MD. We want all of our patients to have healthy, strong smiles that look great, too.