{"id":43,"date":"2026-02-23T21:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:29:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:29:36","slug":"reasons-to-get-tooth-colored-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/23\/reasons-to-get-tooth-colored-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to Consider Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling (Besides Aesthetics)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The most obvious benefit of getting a tooth-colored filling<\/a> is that it will blend in well the natural shade of your pearly whites. But aesthetics isn\u2019t the only advantage they have over metal amalgam fillings! Materials like porcelain and resin can also be more comfortable and<\/em> better for your dental health in the long run. Here are just a few reasons (besides the obvious) to consider opting for a tooth-colored filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

More Conservative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before your dentist actually fills your cavity, they\u2019ll likely need to prep the affected tooth by smoothing it out and shaving it down a little. While your dentist would prefer to not <\/strong>remove any amount of enamel, it\u2019s often necessary for making sure the filling will mold into the cavity properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth-colored materials bond more seamlessly with natural tooth structure, basically meaning that your dentist will have to do less drilling than they would for a metal amalgam filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When exposed to extreme heat or cold, metal has the tendency to expand and contract, respectively. This is called \u201cthermal expansion,\u201d and it can damage amalgam fillings just as much as other metals. If you frequently eat hot or cold foods, a gold or silver restoration could very well chip, crack, or come loose \u2013 not to mention result in some discomfort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth-colored materials, meanwhile, will stay the exact same size no matter what temperature they come into contact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No More Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another thing about metal is that it\u2019s an excellent conductor of heat \u2013 which isn\u2019t necessarily a good thing for your teeth. Basically, metal magnifies <\/em>hot and cold temperatures, meaning if you chomp down on a piping hot steak or sink your teeth into some ice cream, you\u2019re more likely to feel the sting as the sensation gets transferred to your dental nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A tooth-colored filling will be more resistant to temperature, so you won\u2019t experience sensitivity as a result of your restoration.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wanting a more seamless appearance for your smile is a perfectly valid reason to get a tooth-colored filling instead of a metal one. But it\u2019s good to know that you\u2019ll benefit in more practical ways as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Hannah Burton<\/a> is an OSU graduate who diligently keeps her dental skills sharp through continuing education opportunities. She has advanced training in complex restorative treatments like full mouth restorations, making her well-qualified to provide patients with comfortable and effective tooth-colored fillings. To contact her office<\/a> and book an appointment, call 614-215-9180.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The most obvious benefit of getting a tooth-colored filling is that it will blend in well the natural shade of your pearly whites. But aesthetics isn\u2019t the only advantage they have over metal amalgam fillings! Materials like porcelain and resin can also be more comfortable and better for your dental health in the long run. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45,"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43\/revisions\/45"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.burtonfamilydentaljerome.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}