If you’ve ever had a cavity, you know what a filling is. It’s a method to restore a tooth damaged by a cavity back to its normal shape and function. If you’ve gotten a filling recently, odds are you’ve gotten one made of composite, and not metal. You may have noticed elderly folks with silver or gold fillings. However, these days people typically receive composite fillings that blend in with the color of the tooth. Let’s talk about why your dentist recommends you get a composite filling over a metal one.