In the past, the most common filling used for treating tooth decay was a substance called an amalgam. Made up of metals, these fillings produce an unnatural look because of their dark color. Today, however, many dentists, including Dr. Michael Morch of Virginia, provide tooth-colored fillings.

1. Michael Morch, DDS -
Advantages of Tooth-
Colored Fillings
Michael Morch, DDS

2. Introduction
• In the past, the most common filling used for treating tooth decay was a
substance called an amalgam. Made up of metals, these fillings produce
an unnatural look because of their dark color. Today, however, many
dentists, including Dr. Michael Morch of Virginia, provide tooth-colored
fillings. By taking into account the aesthetic appearance of a patient’s
smile, Dr. Michael Morch uses white restorations, such as composite
resin and porcelain, to produce a natural, healthy look.
Tooth-colored fillings are made of composite resin, a durable compound
of plastic and glass that can be tinted to match the precise shade of a
patient’s natural tooth color. These types of fillings present certain
advantages over traditional amalgam restorations. The composite resins
bond better to natural teeth and require less of the tooth to be
removed. Because more of the tooth’s structure can be retained, tooth-
colored fillings are typically considered a more conservative option than
amalgam. Furthermore, composite resin fillings look natural and are
virtually undetectable by others.