Composite Fillings

Most people deal with cavities and small fractures in their teeth at some point or another. If you don’t go for regular deep teeth cleaning appointments, you’re likely to get cavities eventually. When you get cavities, it’s important to fill them up so they don’t lead to larger issues. In addition to the medical necessity of filling cavities, it’s also cosmetically beneficial because it makes your teeth look whole and clear.

In the past, cavities and fractures were treated with silver fillings or metal amalgam fillings. However, these fillings stained your teeth or caused discoloration because of the metal’s wedging impact. However, thanks to advancements in cosmetic dentistry, you can fill cavities with tooth-colored composite resin that easily blends into your teeth. In addition to looking natural, they’re also strong and they don’t discolor your teeth.

Nottingham Dental has some of the country’s finest cosmetic dentists who can apply tooth-colored composite fillings that restore them perfectly without any complications. Please continue reading for a detailed discussion of composite fillings.

Composite cavity fillings are tooth-colored composite resin fillings used to seal the cracks and holes left by cavities or fractures. They’re a mix of liquid resin along with finely-ground glass particles and they’re molded using a special blue light. The light hardens the material as it settles into the space left by the cavity. Cavities are dangerous and they have to be filled because they can lead to a bacterial infection that may spread to your tooth’s root, which may lead to complications like gum disease. But cavities are also highly visible when you smile and they ruin the aesthetic appeal of your smile. Composite resin fillings seal the cavities and they are indistinguishable from the rest of your teeth, so they’re also cosmetically desirable.

Composite fillings are also durable and strong, which is why they can endure external pressure and are resistant to cracks and fractures. If you want to fix your teeth and still have them look completely natural, then composite fillings are ideal for you.

The following is a brief overview of the composite fillings procedure:

• The dentist numbs the area around the affected tooth to prevent you from feeling any pain or discomfort.
• The dentist uses a drill, air abrasion device, or laser to dig into the teeth and remove all of the infected parts. Once all the infection has been removed, the dentist will clean it and remove all the bacteria and debris.
• If the decay has spread close to the roots, the dentist has to place a glass ionomer to prevent the composite from reaching the nerves.
• The composite resin is applied to the cavity in layers and hardened using a special light.
• Finally, the dentist shaves off extra material and polishes the filling so it looks indistinguishable from the rest of the teeth.

Are you suffering from a cavity? You may be in need of a tooth filling. While composite resin makes for some of the best tooth filling, there are a number of different types of tooth filling available as well. Call us today and learn more about tooth fillings cost!