Tooth-colored fillings are dental restorations and an innovative new edition to the old metal fillings. They are intended to have a discreet, natural appearance because they blend well with your teeth and appear more natural than amalgam fillings, which are darker and more visible.

They are also called composite fillings because they are made of a composite resin material that can chemically bond to your teeth. They can be used to fill and close a cavity after the decayed portion of the tooth has been removed, as well as to help repair chipped or chipped teeth. Composite restorations are used to treat the teeth closest to the front of the mouth.