Those dark metal fillings have been largely replaced with “white fillings” that use a composite resin rather than a metal amalgam that can contain mercury. Because it’s a viscous fluid, it will fill in all the spaces in your tooth that are created when we remove any decayed areas. Also, this “white filling” is also known as tooth-colored. The restoration seamlessly blends with the rest of your tooth, avoiding that embarrassing metal look. Tooth-colored fillings that are harder to notice go a long way in restoring your confidence.