{"id":63,"date":"2021-05-13T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drennanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2021-06-11T14:45:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:45:19","slug":"why-you-should-replace-metal-fillings-in-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drennanfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/13\/why-you-should-replace-metal-fillings-in-fort-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Replace Your Metal Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even if you brush and floss every day and keep up with your routine dental checkups and cleanings<\/a>, you\u2019ll probably get a cavity at some point in your life. After all, tooth decay is extremely common; the CDC estimates that more than 90% of adults have had a cavity. Traditionally, decay was treated with amalgam (metal) fillings. However, new research suggests that metal fillings might actually worsen your oral health in the long run. Here\u2019s why experts recommend that you replace metal fillings in Fort Worth and why tooth-colored fillings<\/a> are a much better alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Amalgam vs. Composite Resin: The Two Main Types of Fillings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When acids from the foods you eat and the bacteria in your mouth erode your enamel, the decayed structure must be removed and replaced. Traditional fillings replace this enamel with dental amalgam, a highly durable mixture of tin, copper, silver, and other metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth-colored fillings, on the other hand, are made from composite resin \u2013 a combination of plastic, glass, and ceramic particles. While composite resin is putty-like in its original state, it can be hardened to attain virtually the same durability as amalgam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With proper care, both types of fillings can last for 10-15 years. However, dentists typically recommend tooth-colored fillings in Fort Worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Disadvantages of Metal Fillings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the reasons why amalgam fillings are no longer the standard for treating cavities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n