{"id":33,"date":"2014-12-20T21:45:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-20T21:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2016-10-25T14:57:32","modified_gmt":"2016-10-25T14:57:32","slug":"tooth-colored-dental-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/blog\/tooth-colored-dental-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Replace Your Old Metal Fillings with New Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings in Odessa, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Do you still have metal dental fillings? <\/strong>If you do, it\u2019s time to consider exchanging them for healthier and more natural looking tooth-colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">dental fillings<\/a>. Tooth-colored, or composite fillings, have all but completely replaced the demand for metal amalgam materials when it comes to filling in the areas of your teeth that have been damaged by decay and infection. The vast majority of dental patients are now choosing to have their old metal fillings removed and replaced with new tooth-colored composite fillings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/meet-dr-steve-w-cobb.html\">Dr. Cobb<\/a> can help you remove and replace your old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">dental fillings<\/a> in one quick and easy visit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/meet-dr-steve-w-cobb.html\">Dr. Cobb<\/a> is a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">Odessa dentist<\/a> serving families throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">79762<\/a> area. To get your new tooth-colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">dental fillings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/meet-dr-steve-w-cobb.html\">Dr. Cobb<\/a> and his experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">Odessa<\/a> dental team today.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\"><strong>Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings in<\/strong><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\"><strong>Odessa<\/strong><\/a><strong>: Why We Use Tooth-Colored Fillings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tooth-colored composite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">dental fillings<\/a> offer many advantages over silver amalgam fillings, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Studies have shown that metal fillings can contain traces of mercury which can be incredibly toxic and dangerous.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durability: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">Tooth-colored composite fillings<\/a> can restore and strengthen your teeth. Metal fillings can actually weaken your teeth because metal expands and contracts based on temperature changes, making your teeth more vulnerable to breakage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimally Invasive: <\/strong>Dr<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Cobb doesn&#8217;t have to remove as much of your natural tooth enamel when prepping your tooth for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">tooth-colored composite fillings<\/a>. Metal fillings require a significantly larger portion of your enamel to be removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort: <\/strong>Patients experience less post-procedure pain and sensitivity with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">tooth-colored composite filling<\/a> materials versus metal fillings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Tooth-Colored <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\"><strong>Dental Fillings for 79762<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\"><strong>Appointments Available Now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>New tooth-colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">dental fillings<\/a> will not only improve the health of your teeth, but also the appearance of your smile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/meet-dr-steve-w-cobb.html\">Dr. Cobb<\/a> is a highly qualified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">Odessa family dentist<\/a>, proudly serving patients of all ages. If you live in or near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">79762<\/a> area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/contact-us.html\">make an appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/meet-dr-steve-w-cobb.html\">Dr. Cobb<\/a> today to upgrade your smile with new tooth-colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevewcobbdds.com\/tooth-colored-fillings.html\">dental fillings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you still have metal dental fillings? If you do, it\u2019s time to consider exchanging them for healthier and more natural looking tooth-colored dental fillings. 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