{"id":751,"date":"2017-03-13T20:42:07","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T03:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/?p=751"},"modified":"2017-05-15T21:32:13","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T04:32:13","slug":"your-family-dentist-can-help-you-decide-what-type-of-filling-or-restoration-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/your-family-dentist-can-help-you-decide-what-type-of-filling-or-restoration-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Family Dentist Can Help You Decide What Type of Filling or Restoration is Right For You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even if you\u2019ve done everything you can to protect your dental health, odds are good you\u2019ll need a filling or two at some point in your life. As we age, tooth enamel can soften and wear away, making cavities more likely with time.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no reason to fret \u2013 modern fillings are effective, safe, and natural-looking!<\/p>\n

Many adults do have some \u201cnot so fond\u201d memories of traditional fillings. Most of these are amalgam<\/a>-based, giving them their distinctive, silvery appearance. Over time, amalgam fillings have a tendency to discolor. If put in early in life, they often need to be replaced later on.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s fillings are very different. Your family dentist can tell you more.<\/a><\/p>\n

Composite Resin Provides the Tooth Colored Fillings You\u2019ve Been Waiting For<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have a tooth you\u2019ve been wondering about getting filled, there\u2019s one rule of thumb: The sooner, the better! With proper care, a small cavity may take a long time to get larger \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t present a serious threat to your dental health.<\/p>\n

Cavities make it easier for harmful bacteria to infiltrate your teeth. Once they\u2019ve done that, the root system can be infected. An infection might spread through the gums, too, causing serious problems. The best course of action is to get a cavity filled promptly.<\/p>\n

Tooth colored fillings have a number of great benefits:<\/p>\n