What You Should Know About Composite Fillings

Most individuals will need a tooth filling at some point in their lives, whether due to an accident, injury, poor dental hygiene (resulting in cavities, tooth enamel erosion, etc.), or just old age. Composite fillings are simply an alternative to typical metal fillings and are one of the many safe and long-lasting procedures we provide at our clinic, about which you may read and learn more on our website.

How are composite fillings defined?

Composite dental fillings are simply ordinary tooth fillings that are colored to mirror the original tooth's natural hue. They are also known as white fillings, tooth-colored fillings, and resin fillings.

They serve the same purpose as conventional fillings, which is to treat fractures, fissures, and cavities in damaged teeth. Your dentist removes the region of decay or the afflicted section of the tooth and then installs a composite filling in its place.

There are a range of composite filler materials.

Composite fillings, like traditional fillings, are available in a range of materials to protect and defend teeth against decay and injury. During your appointment, you and your dentist will choose the optimal course of treatment for your specific condition.

Composite fillings continue to be one of the most common ways to restore teeth to their original look, owing mostly to their cosmetic benefits (being coloured to match your existing tooth or teeth).

Your fillings are not intended to be permanent.

Although composite fillings are meant to endure the same amount of stress we put our real teeth under every day, they are not a forever solution. If your filling gets broken, lose, or falls out, it is simple to replace. If this occurs, you must call your dentist as soon as possible to prevent the tooth from becoming infected.

The distinction between amalgam and composite dental restorations

Amalgam fillings are often constructed from a variety of metals, while resin or composite fillings are plastic or ceramic-based.

Amalgam fillings have existed for more than a century and continue to be a popular alternative for those seeking dental fillings. Since the development of composite fillings, however, amalgam fillings have become less popular since they are less discreet. Your choice of filling will rely on your personal tastes, finances, dental history, and the dentist's recommendation.

Composite filling application and the treatment procedure

The application of composite fillings is a basic procedure that takes around 20 to 30 minutes. Similar to a conventional filling operation, your dentist will anesthetize your teeth and remove any decay or damage. The region will next be thoroughly cleaned to enable proper placement of the composite filler. To guarantee a proper fit, your filling is designed based on the form of your tooth and the area it will fill/cover. The composite filling is then firmly implanted to ensure that it has a natural look and operates as effectively as a genuine tooth.

Do you need composite fillings?

If you have recently sustained damage to your tooth, feel discomfort when eating or observe early indications of decay in your teeth, we highly suggested arranging an appointment with our private dental experts. Composite filling operations will restore your teeth to their original color and function, as well as reduce any discomfort caused by decaying or damaged teeth.