Dr Bellorini's Blog October 2011

A More Natural-Looking Smile with Tooth-Colored Fillings from Dr.Stephen Bellorini
October 7 , 2011

Traditional fillings made of metal, also called amalgams, can help save your smile. But their dark gray color can also be embarrassing for patients.
That’s why Dr. Stephen Bellorini is proud to offer tooth-colored fillings as a cosmetic alternative. Made of silicon dioxide, your tooth-colored fillings—also known as composite resins—can be made to match the exact shade of your teeth.
In fact, we’re confident that you tooth-colored fillings will so closely match the rest of your mouth that no one besides us will even know you have them.
But the benefits of composite resins don’t stop there.
A Healthier, More Natural Smile Waiting for You in Your Future
Like traditional amalgams, composite resins can last between 7 and 10 years. But more importantly, their bond with your teeth actually works to support your tooth’s natural structure. That means extra protection from breakage and temperature changes, but more than that, it means more of your natural tooth can be left in place. And with more of your natural tooth left in place, you can look forward to a healthier smile years down the road.