After decay is removed from a tooth, something must be placed in that space to give strength back to the tooth.

Silver (amalgam) fillings: Amalgam fillings have been used reliably for over 150 years. Typically, silver fillings are placed on back teeth (molars).

White fillings: White fillings are an attractive, durable alternative to silver (amalgam) fillings. White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the surrounding tooth color. In the past, white fillings were placed only on front teeth, but recently a stronger more durable material has been developed that can withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth.