Cavity Control: 5 Reasons to Get a Tooth-Colored Filling Instead of Amalgam

According to one estimate, more than 90% of people will get a cavity at some point in their life. The next time you are diagnosed with one, Dr. Thomas may recommend that you get a tooth-colored filling rather than an old-fashioned amalgam restoration. Indeed, the vast majority of dentists have completely abandoned metal fillings in favor of more modern options! What advantages do tooth-colored fillings have over their classic counterparts? This blog post explains five.