Restore your health with composite filling restorations

If you are an adult, you are more than likely familiar with silver fillings that have been common for many decades in dental care. In fact, you may even have a few in your mouth right now. In addition to being an eyesore, metal amalgam is extremely sensitive to temperature, expanding and contracting while in place, putting pressure on the teeth.

Dental fillings are a common restoration, and while no one wants to get a cavity, sometimes they happen. However, today, there are robust, affordable, and natural-looking solutions. White composite fillings are aesthetically pleasing solutions that can restore oral health and maintain beauty in the smile. Individuals residing in Chesterland, Ohio, can turn to Chesterland Family Dental Care for this advanced dental service.

White Fillings: Durable, cost-effective, and versatile

Modern dental restorations are both affordable and effective. White fillings allow us to fill in the area created by a cavity with a material that matches the remainder of the natural tooth. The result is a nearly indistinguishable restoration that doesn’t break the bank. The composite resin material is a mixture of plastic and bonded to fit into your tooth. Once in place, a special light is used to harden the material into a place that blends in seamlessly.

Composite resin fillings can last for many years with good oral health care at home and routine dental visits.

Benefits of composite fillings

• Aesthetically pleasing – the white composite material blends in naturally in the smile.
• Economical – white fillings are a budget-friendly option for addressing tooth decay.
• Fast – completed in a single visit.
• Safe – in addition to being metal-free, composite resin fillings often require less removal of the natural tooth structure.

Additional uses of white fillings

The composite resin material used for cavity fillings can also be used in a procedure called dental bonding to correct the following issues:

• Teeth that have been damaged because of injury
• Broken/chipped teeth
• Teeth that are irregular in size, shape, or color
• Worn down teeth from grinding or acid erosion

The best restorations are ones you don’t have to think about

No one wants to be reminded of their cavity every time they smile or look in the mirror. That’s why composite fillings are a great way to restore oral health. Having dental work is not something to be embarrassed about. At Chesterland Family Dental Care, we want our patients to know that their health and confidence are our top priorities.

Cavities do not go away on their own. If left untreated, they can turn into larger holes and potentially even gum disease. Routine dental visits are one of the best ways to discover cavities early when they can be conservatively treated. However, suppose you are experiencing any signs of tooth decay, such as toothaches, sensitivity, pain while eating and drinking, or visible holes in the tooth. In that case, it’s important to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. If you are in the Chesterland, OH area, call us today at (440) 491-4001.

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