Composite Resin Tooth Filling
Composite Resin Tooth Filling
Composite tooth fillings are preferred by Dr. Sinclair for their natural look and safety. The composite dental fillings are made from a biocompatible, durable resin. They can be customized to perfectly match the color of your teeth. They are metal-free, decay and stain-resistant, and provide durable results. Composite tooth fillings will last for many years, even though they are not as durable as traditional dental fillings. However, proper maintenance and care will ensure that composite teeth fillings last many more years.
Composite resin fillings are less expensive than gold, silver, and porcelain fillings. This allows for more natural teeth to be preserved.
Replacing Metal Dental Fillings
Modern advances in cosmetic dentistry mean that you no longer need to suffer from unsightly and uncomfortable silver/mercury fillings. Dr. Sinclair can replace old fillings with a white tooth filling for a more comfortable and natural-looking restoration.
Tooth-Colored Fillings: The Benefits
- These are durable and strong. The resin composite material actually bonds to your tooth, making it a stronger option for a filling--especially in the back molars. With metal fillings, you might have noticed a sensitivity to hot or cold foods or beverages, but there is none of that with composite fillings. Composite fillings last for at least a decade.
- They are versatile. Since tooth-colored fillings match the color of tooth structure, they are ideal for use in the front of the mouth. In addition to fillings, dentists can use the composite material cosmetically to change the size and shape of a tooth or repair a tooth that might be damaged.
- These fillings provide some security. The American Dental Association supports the claim that amalgam fillings can be safe. Studies repeatedly show that they are safe. Many people feel more comfortable using non-metal alternatives to treat tooth decay. With tooth-colored fillings, there is no need to worry about any possibility of danger from mercury.