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When it comes to good dental health, one of the most common treatments is the filling. Designed to fill a cavity, fillings are important for maintaining strong and healthy teeth for the long run. However, not all fillings are created equal. While many dental offices will use traditional silver fillings, here at Tenafly Dental we prefer to use dental composite fillings because it gives your clients the comfort of knowing that the dental work becomes all but invisible to others. This means that you can go out into the world with confidence, knowing that your beautiful smile has been restored. Let’s walk through what composite fillings are and why they might be a good option for you.
What are Composite Fillings?
Composite fillings are white in color and are intended to mimic the aesthetic of your real teeth – meaning that no one should ever be able to see that you’ve had a filling done. The filling itself is made from a combination of plastic and ceramic, giving you great strength along with the natural look that we all want to maintain.
What’s also interesting about dental composite fillings is that they are not only utilized for regular cavities but can also be used to repair chipped front teeth. They are remarkably flexible in terms of their use cases and that’s what makes them such a great tool for dental health.
It is the color that is the main distinguishing factor from other types of fillings such as amalgam (silver), gold, ceramic, or glass ionomer. All of these traditional fillings are very clearly artificial – meaning that someone can see immediately that you have a filling in place – which is something that many clients want to avoid.
In short, composite fillings give you all the functionality that you need from your filling, while also matching the color of the rest of your teeth.
Why Should You Consider Composite Fillings?
Going with a composite filling as opposed to another type of filling has a number of key benefits, which include the following:
- Natural Look. The fillings are white and are designed to match the aesthetic of your natural teeth, meaning that they should be unnoticeable. This gives our patients a lot of comfort and self-confidence, rather than worrying that other people might see the glint of a silver filling in the back of their mouth.
- More Supportive. The nature of composite fillings is that they bond with the tooth structure itself, giving more support and more durability. The increased cohesion makes the filling more robust to everyday wear and tear – saving you money over the long run.
- Retains More of Your Original Tooth. Composite fillings are more flexible than other options, allowing for more of your original tooth to be retained. This minimizes the amount of drilling that is required.
- Less Preparation Required. They are less intense than metal fillings because they require less preparation – which is a big advantage for those who feel very anxious in a dentist’s chair. You’ll be in and out before you know it! And even more excitingly, you should be able to chew on them immediately after leaving the dental office.
What Causes Cavities?
Fillings are a necessary remedy to tooth cavities, and they are typically caused by excess sugar – especially in today’s modern world. The more sugary foods you eat in your day-to-day diet, the more likely it will be that you develop cavities. There are bacteria in your mouth that feed off the sugar, and that then leads to increased acid build-up that weakens the structure and enamel of your teeth.
These cavities develop over time, but the quicker you can spot them and rectify them – the easier they will be to fix.
How Do You Know When You Need a Filling?
Here are some of the most common signs that you might need to come in for a filling:
- You have a tooth that is cracked, chipped, or broken.
- You’re experiencing a severe toothache.
- You have a tooth that is feeling very sensitive and it’s difficult to chew on it.
- Your existing filling is broken or lost.
- You can see a dark spot or a hole in a tooth.
If you see any of these signs, be sure to get in touch with a dentist as soon as possible to assess the situation. Remember, being proactive always pays off when it comes to dental health. The quicker we can resolve a problem, the better you’ll be in the long term.
What are Composite Fillings?
Composite fillings are white in color and are intended to mimic the aesthetic of your real teeth – meaning that no one should ever be able to see that you’ve had a filling done. The filling itself is made from a combination of plastic and ceramic, giving you great strength along with the natural look that we all want to maintain.
What’s also interesting about composite fillings is that they are not only utilized for regular cavities but can also be used to repair chipped front teeth. They are remarkably flexible in terms of their use cases and that’s what makes them such a great tool for dental health.
It is the color that is the main distinguishing factor from other types of fillings such as amalgam (silver), gold, ceramic, or glass ionomer. All of these traditional fillings are very clearly artificial – meaning that someone can see immediately that you have a filling in place – which is something that many clients want to avoid.
In short, composite fillings give you all the functionality that you need from your filling, while also matching the color of the rest of your teeth.
Why Should You Get Your Composite Fillings at Tenafly Dental?
Here at Tenafly Dental, we do a lot of composite fillings and it’s become one of our key staples as a practice. We don’t spare any expense when it comes to the quality of the filling itself and we only utilize the top-of-the-line dental composite material to ensure that your filling lasts as long as possible.
When it comes to the actual procedure itself, we work hard to make things as comfortable as possible for you, going above and beyond to give you a pleasant experience. We hope to work with our clients on a long-term basis, helping to manage their dental work for lifelong confidence and health.
If you’re looking for a filling, then look no further! Get in touch today and let’s see how we can help!