Tooth-Colored Fillings
in NYC

If you immediately picture shiny silver when someone says the word “fillings,” chances are you have not had a cavity any time recently. While metallic fillings used to be the best way to treat a cavity, fortunately fillings have improved over the years. At New York Smile Institute, we are proud to offer composite resin fillings, also known as tooth-colored fillings. Better than the silver fillings that glitter in your mouth, these durable fillings correspond with the existing shade of your teeth, making it nearly impossible for anyone to notice that you have had a filling in the first place. 

What Makes Tooth Colored Fillings Different

As the name suggests, tooth-colored fillings match the color of your teeth. This allows them to better blend in with your natural smile. Even better, the resin is mixed to match the specific shade of your own teeth, not a general white color that might not correspond. 

The main reason that silver amalgam fillings were the dentist-preferred choice for so long was that they were more durable than other options. However, composite resin now has similar strength to the silver fillings, allowing them to safely remain in the mouth for several years.

Tooth-Colored Fillings and Cavities

Fillings are an essential procedure to halt tooth decay after a cavity forms. Without proper treatment, the cavity will gradually enlarge. That enlargement may necessitate a root canal or even an extraction if the tooth becomes severely infected. Having a filling is a much less involved and expensive procedure than either of these other outcomes. 

You may feel a sense of shame when your dentist discovers a cavity, but it is important to understand that even the most dutiful brushers will develop cavities from time to time. Over 90% of Americans will have a cavity at some point in their lives. The responsible thing is to get the filling promptly and then continuing to brush and floss daily to prevent additional cavities.