“Are ceramic fillings worth it?”

If you mean porcelain, then long term, they are 'worth it.' They are durable, don't stain and if done well can be indistinguishable from your natural teeth to the casual observer.

Usually, the term ceramics is used for the restorations made in the lab like crowns, bridges, and veneers. Fillings are composite materials with some ceramic particles in it. It's applied directly into the tooth and molded and shaped to look and feel like a tooth. Yes, they are worth it. We now have filling materials with great qualities similar to the tooth. If applied following manufacturer's guidelines, it can last several years. You should expect some wear and staining over time, but that doesn't necessarily means it needs replacement.

It depends on the cost. Tooth colored fillings are far less expensive than ceramic lab fabricated restorations and often not worth the additional cost. Ask for a comparison of filling vs. lab ceramics.

Most dental offices only use ceramics fillings as opposed to amalgam fillings.

Dr. Laurentis Barnett