When it comes to dental fillings, there are a few different materials that can be used. The traditional option is amalgam, which is inexpensive and protects your teeth fairly well. However, composite resin has become the dominant tooth-filling material in the dental profession.

Composite resin is a tooth-coloured mixture that can be matched to the colour of your natural teeth, making it virtually invisible and aesthetically pleasing.

Another advantage of composite resin is that it bonds to your tooth, which helps to support the remaining tooth structure. This is important because it can help to prevent further damage to your teeth.

Composite resin is also less likely to cause irritation to the gum tissue, and in some cases, it can actually be used to repair minor tooth damage.

Before your treatment, your dentist will talk about which dental filling material is right for you.