The benefits of tooth colored fillings for Indianapolis smiles

Silvered-colored amalgam has been in use in the United States since 1844 to repair dental caries. Today, most people don’t want to advertise to the world that they have had a cavity. At Washington Street Dentistry, Dr. Matthew Church uses tooth colored fillings to keep Indianapolis smiles healthy and looking great. What is a tooth colored filling? While these restorations are often called tooth colored fillings, white fillings, or bonding, the technical term is “composite resin.” It is made of a plastic compound for color and durability, blended with finely ground glass for strength and luminescence. The pliable composite is … Continue reading