One of the simplest ways to enhance one's smile is by utilizing a bonded tooth colored composite resin to esthetically repair a decayed tooth or to replace an old or worn amalgam filling. Amalgam restorations weaken teeth causing them to crack which eventually leads to fractures! Sometimes the fracture is bad enough that the tooth needs to be removed. One of the advantages of a bonded tooth colored composite filling is that it structurally reinforces the tooth! This type of material is indicated for teeth that do not require large restorations, are placed directly, and require only one visit. If teeth require larger restorations, one must consider other options such as a ceramic onlay or crown.