Have you ever had a cavity filled with a metal amalgam filling? You might've felt self-conscious about people seeing your silver metal filling when you smiled or laughed. Those days are gone since we can restore your smile with tooth-colored composite resin, which provides durability and aesthetics for your smile!
What Is Composite Resin?
Composite resin comprises microparticles of glass and resin that our dentists can custom shade to blend flawlessly with your tooth. They bond the composite material directly to your tooth, sealing it and creating strength and durability. Then, they mold it to your tooth, cure it to harden, and smooth it for a polished finish.
What Are the Advantages of Tooth-Colored Fillings in West Clayton?
Composite fillings offer several advantages over metal fillings.
- Durability — Metal fillings pull away from your tooth over time because of temperature changes in your mouth. This breakdown weakens your tooth and leaves it susceptible to more decay. Composite fillings bond directly to your tooth and don't react to temperature.
- Aesthetics — Composite fillings don't stand out and detract from your smile like metal fillings.
- Strength — Our dentists don't have to remove as much natural tooth structure for a composite filling as they do for a metal filling, leaving your tooth more robust and less compromised.
- Versatility — Our dentists can use composite resin material for cosmetic dentistry with a procedure called dental bonding. Composite bonding eliminates cosmetic imperfections like chipped, discolored, broken, or misshapen teeth.
Protect Your Smile from Tooth Decay
Do you know that routine dental visits every six months for preventive teeth cleanings and checkups can prevent many cavities? Staying on top of your home and preventive dental care helps protect your smile from common problems like tooth decay.
Whether you're looking to replace a tooth with dental implants or need to manage gum disease with periodontal disease treatment, your team at Clayton Smiles is here for you! Contact us at (919) 553-7695 if it's time for you to schedule your next dental appointment.