Gold Fillings in Hermosa Beach CA

Gold fillings are composed of gold alloys. The alloys contain gold, copper and other metals. These alloys have high strength and toughness. Hence, they are able to resist fracture and wear. With gold fillings and crowns the dentist is able to prepare the tooth minimally (1-1.5 mm tooth reduction). Therefore, the preparation procedure is less traumatic to the tooth. Another advantage of gold fillings and crowns is that they are gentler on the opposing tooth structure.

The main disadvantage of gold is its color, as it does not match the color of a natural tooth.