It wasn’t long ago that when you went to the dentist to repair a cavity, your tooth was repaired with a durable, albeit noticeable, amalgam metal filling. However, while these restorations were durable and long-lasting, they still left plenty to be desired. Today, however, there’s a discreet, lifelike alternative: tooth-colored fillings. But they don’t just look like your natural teeth – these composite resin restorations also offer many incredible benefits over their metal predecessors. Here is a closer look at some ways that tooth-colored fillings can benefit you!