{"id":196,"date":"2020-12-30T12:34:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T12:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2020-12-30T12:34:23","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T12:34:23","slug":"tooth-colored-fillings-for-kids-children-los-angeles-90044","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/tooth-colored-fillings-for-kids-children-los-angeles-90044\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Colored Fillings for Kids &#038; Children &#8211; Los Angeles 90044"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-869594384.jpg\" alt=\"pediatric dentist\" width=\"702\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-869594384.jpg 702w, https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-869594384-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth-colored fillings are one of the latest developments in modern dentistry. These natural-looking dental fillings are being used today to replace amalgam or metal materials in repairing teeth that have decayed, fractured or chipped. They are designed to mimic the natural look of your teeth so it\u2019s virtually impossible for anyone to notice the difference between the filled tooth and your child\u2019s natural teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth-colored fillings can be recommended for both restorative and cosmetic dentistry applications, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing gaps between teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straightening teeth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing chipped teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing decayed teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth-colored fillings are made from composite resins and porcelains. They are safe, comfortable, and react more like your natural teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of tooth-colored fillings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth colored fillings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used to treat very small cavities that are hard to fill using other materials like amalgam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are safe, comfortable, and react more like your natural teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are easy to repair, since the material is not as durable as tooth enamel, and so it tends to wear over time. It can also be easily reapplied if damaged in an accident..<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer a firm bonding with your teeth which creates stronger, more protected, and comfortable dental fillings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore the structure, look and feel of your teeth. These teeth restorative materials help to recreate teeth that not only look natural but respond effectively to biting force.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White fillings can be used on front and back teeth without compromising aesthetics. And they can be replaced if damaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The right candidate for tooth-colored fillings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to determining if tooth-colored fillings are the ideal option for restoring your teeth is to seek consultation with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/\"><strong>dentist in Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a>. When recommending tooth-colored fillings, Dr. Heivi Kim will take into account the current condition of your teeth, the location of the teeth involved, the size of the area to be restored and the biting forces being placed on the teeth. That way, you can achieve a healthy-looking smile.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth-colored fillings are one of the latest developments in modern dentistry. These natural-looking dental fillings are being used today to replace amalgam or metal materials in repairing teeth that have decayed, fractured or chipped. 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