Blog - Tooth-Colored Fillings

The hard outer layer of your teeth is called enamel, and while it’s hard—harder even than bone—it’s not impervious to the acid that’s the result of harmful bacteria that lingers in your mouth. When you don’t brush and floss adequately, the acid eats a hole in the tooth that we call a cavity.

If your dentist finds decay during a routine ...

Nearly every adult in this country has at least one filling. In the past, the only option for treating tooth decay and keeping it from spreading was metal—amalgam—fillings. Patients in West Chester today have a better choice - tooth-colored fillings. Not only do these “composite” fillings look better because they are made to match the color of your tooth, ...