Why tooth colored fillings and what is bonding?

Silver amalgam fillings were used to restore teeth for many years. These are metallic black in color, which is easily detected inside the mouth. Sometimes when you have bigger filling it gives an unpleasant look inside your mouth. Tooth colored composite resins are available these days, which are safe, strong and extremely natural in appearance. Due to their ability to bond to the surface of the tooth, restoration has much strength and has less leakage. Also cost is same as that of metal fillings. So isn't it wise to have tooth colored fillings? Bonding: Bonding is simple method to restore chipped, gaped or stained tooth by using various types of composite resins. It can be done in a single appointment that too takes less than an hour. Result is extremely natural looking teeth and beautiful smile.  more