Composite & Amalgam Dental Fillings

Our dentists at Cheer Dental offer composite and amalgam dental fillings to help restore the function of your smile. We will discuss your options to determine which kind of filling will best meet your oral health needs. We invite you to call us at 408-437-1111 to schedule your appointment with our doctors. You’re welcome to learn more about dental fillings in San Jose, California.

Amalgam Dental Fillings

Amalgam (silver) fillings are made of a combination of several metals. They are frequently recommended to repair teeth that have been cracked, broken, decayed, or worn, and are usually applied to the teeth in the back of the mouth. While amalgam fillings are very durable, they are not permanent, and you may need to replace them in the future.

Composite Dental Fillings

Composite (tooth-colored) dental fillings are used to improve the function and appearance of your teeth. Dentists often recommend fillings for teeth that are visible when you smile, and the teeth are chipped, cracked, broken, decayed, worn, or having large gap between them. Composite fillings are very durable. You will enjoy a beautiful, natural-looking smile for many years. Like amalgam fillings, they are not permanent, and may need to be replaced in the future.

Both amalgam and composite fillings can be placed in just one appointment. Our dentists will remove the decay on your tooth by cleaning it. They will place the filling into the area. Your dental filling will be shaped, placed, and polished. You will experience sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures shortly after your fillings are placed. It is possible reducing the sensitivity as your tooth acclimates to the filling.

Please follow all the post-procedure instructions provided by our dentists, and practice good oral hygiene at home. It will increase the life and functionality of your filling.

To learn more about composite and amalgam fillings, and to make your appointment with our dentists, please call our office today.