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What is a Composite Resin (White Filling)?
A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composite dental filling are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
How is a composite placed?
Following preparation, the dentist places the composite in layers, typically using a light specialized to harden each layer. The dentist will shape the composite tooth filling to fit the tooth when the process is finished. The dentist then polishes the composite to prevent staining and premature wear.
What is the cost?
Prices vary, but composite filling in teeth can cost up to two times the price of a silver filling. Most dental insurance plans cover the cost of the composite up to the price of a silver filling, with the patient paying the difference. As composites continue to improve, insurance companies are more likely to increase their coverage of composites.
What are the advantages of composites?
Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites since dentists can blend shades to create a nearly identical color to the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.
What are the disadvantages of composites?
After receiving a composite, a patient may experience postoperative sensitivity. Also, the composite shade can change slightly if the patient drinks tea, coffee, or other staining foods. The cosmetic dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the color from changing if a patient is particularly concerned about tooth color. Composites tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.
How Is a Cosmetic Filling Placed?
We will begin by completely removing any tooth decay. If tooth decay has progressed beneath the tooth’s enamel layer, some numbing may be required. Your tooth will be cleaned, and a primer will be applied to the area being restored to open pores in the enamel and dentin. A bonding agent is then applied and cured to adhere to the cosmetic filling material.
The cosmetic filling material is placed inside the tooth and shaped to resemble your natural tooth. Then it is hardened using an intense curing light. Once the white filling hardens, your dentist will check your bite to make sure your teeth fit together correctly, as well as make any adjustments necessary to ensure a perfect fit. We will then smooth and polish your new filling to give it a clean, white look that matches your natural teeth.
What is a Composite Resin (White Filling)?
A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composite dental filling are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
How is a composite placed?
Following preparation, the dentist places the composite in layers, typically using a light specialized to harden each layer. The dentist will shape the composite tooth filling to fit the tooth when the process is finished. The dentist then polishes the composite to prevent staining and premature wear.
What is the cost?
Prices vary, but composite filling in teeth can cost up to two times the price of a silver filling. Most dental insurance plans cover the cost of the composite up to the price of a silver filling, with the patient paying the difference. As composites continue to improve, insurance companies are more likely to increase their coverage of composites.
What are the advantages of composites?
Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites since dentists can blend shades to create a nearly identical color to the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.
What are the disadvantages of composites?
After receiving a composite, a patient may experience postoperative sensitivity. Also, the composite shade can change slightly if the patient drinks tea, coffee, or other staining foods. The cosmetic dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the color from changing if a patient is particularly concerned about tooth color. Composites tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.
How Is a Cosmetic Filling Placed?
We will begin by completely removing any tooth decay. If tooth decay has progressed beneath the tooth’s enamel layer, some numbing may be required. Your tooth will be cleaned, and a primer will be applied to the area being restored to open pores in the enamel and dentin. A bonding agent is then applied and cured to adhere to the cosmetic filling material.
The cosmetic filling material is placed inside the tooth and shaped to resemble your natural tooth. Then it is hardened using an intense curing light. Once the white filling hardens, your dentist will check your bite to make sure your teeth fit together correctly, as well as make any adjustments necessary to ensure a perfect fit. We will then smooth and polish your new filling to give it a clean, white look that matches your natural teeth.
Everyone deserves a great smile, and for some people, that means a smile free of unattractive silver dental fillings. At The Happy Tooth, our cosmetic dental professionals are specially trained in cosmetic dental fillings. Not only can we treat tooth decay, but we can also make your smile brighter in the process.
– They closely match your natural tooth color and appearance.
– They bond to your tooth structure chemically, meaning there is no need for slots, grooves, or pins to be placed in your healthy teeth.
– The bonding of white fillings to your tooth restores 85% – 95% of its original strength.
– They completely harden in seconds, instead of days required by some other materials.
– You will have little to no pain or sensitivity with composite resin fillings.
Cosmetic fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings or white fillings, are dental fillings that closely match natural tooth color and appearance. Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, which often provide an unwanted appearance, cosmetic fillings seamlessly blend with your natural teeth. Tooth-colored fillings can also be used to change your teeth’ size, color, or shape. For example, cosmetic dental fillings can close gaps between teeth, repair chipped teeth, make teeth appear straighter, and even more. Cosmetic fillers can also be used to replace old, silver amalgam fillings.
TOOTH BONDING
If you have a chipped, cracked, decayed, or discolored tooth, choose from many solutions. Tooth bonding might be the perfect option for you to get back your confidence and flash your winning smile!
What Is It?
Tooth bonding is the application of composite resin to the tooth’s surface to repair it. It’s a simple, inexpensive cosmetic dental procedure usually completed in a single visit.
What Is It Used for?
Tooth bonding is one of the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental procedures. There are lots of dental issues that bonding can correct. However, tooth bonding is most often used to repair chipped or discolored teeth. Bonding can also be used to close the large spaces between teeth, change the shape of teeth or make teeth appear longer. In some cases, bonding is used in place of amalgam or metallic fillings to protect the exposed root of a tooth with receded gums.
What to Expect
First, your dentist will use a shade guide to select a shade of resin that will match the natural color of the tooth most closely. Before attaching the bonding, the tooth’s surface is roughened and lightly coated with a conditioning liquid so that the bonding material will stick to the surface more easily. Once the tooth is prepared, your dentist will apply the putty-like resin to the tooth and mold it until it is in the proper shape. Then the material is hardened using ultraviolet light or laser. After the resin is set, your dentist will complete any finishing touches, such as additional shaping and polishing of the bonding to match the rest of your teeth.
It usually takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete the bonding procedure. However, having multiple teeth done could take several visits to complete if you are having numerous teeth done. Because most tooth bonding procedures do not require anesthesia, you can return to regular daily activity immediately after your appointment.
Risks
The downside to tooth bonding is that the composite resin isn’t nearly as strong as a natural tooth, so it’s more likely that it can chip or break off altogether. If you’re about to go in for a tooth bonding procedure, it might be time to kick habits, such as biting your fingernails or chewing on ice or pens, as these things can chip the resin.
How to Care for Bonded Teeth
How long bonding lasts depends on how much bonding you have done and your oral habits, so it’s essential to give bonded teeth the same amount of care and attention as your natural teeth. The bonding material is prone to staining, so watch how often you consume substances that can stain, such as tea, coffee, cigarette smoke, and wine. It’s imperative to avoid consuming staining foods for the first 48 hours after any composite procedure.
In the days after having the bonding placed, call your dentist if you notice sharp edges on the bonded teeth or your teeth feel unusual when you bite down. Always contact your dentist if the bonding chips or pieces fall off completely.
Tooth bonding is a simple and inexpensive way to repair chipped or discolored teeth and give you back the confidence you need to flash your pearly whites. Talk to your dentist to determine if tooth bonding is the right solution for you.
Most cosmetic or tooth-colored fillings are composite resin fillings, which cost more. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have about the different types of fillings, your insurance coverage, or payment options available to you. If you are finding a cosmetic dentist near me than visit SmileOra Dental.
Everyone deserves a great smile, and for some people, that means a smile free of unattractive silver dental fillings. At The Happy Tooth, our cosmetic dental professionals are specially trained in cosmetic dental fillings. Not only can we treat tooth decay, but we can also make your smile brighter in the process.
– They closely match your natural tooth color and appearance.
– They bond to your tooth structure chemically, meaning there is no need for slots, grooves, or pins to be placed in your healthy teeth.
– The bonding of white fillings to your tooth restores 85% – 95% of its original strength.
– They completely harden in seconds, instead of days required by some other materials.
– You will have little to no pain or sensitivity with composite resin fillings.
Cosmetic fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings or white fillings, are dental fillings that closely match natural tooth color and appearance. Unlike traditional amalgam fillings, which often provide an unwanted appearance, cosmetic fillings seamlessly blend with your natural teeth. Tooth-colored fillings can also be used to change your teeth’ size, color, or shape. For example, cosmetic dental fillings can close gaps between teeth, repair chipped teeth, make teeth appear straighter, and even more. Cosmetic fillers can also be used to replace old, silver amalgam fillings.
TOOTH BONDING
If you have a chipped, cracked, decayed, or discolored tooth, choose from many solutions. Tooth bonding might be the perfect option for you to get back your confidence and flash your winning smile!
What Is It?
Tooth bonding is the application of composite resin to the tooth’s surface to repair it. It’s a simple, inexpensive cosmetic dental procedure usually completed in a single visit.
What Is It Used for?
Tooth bonding is one of the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental procedures. There are lots of dental issues that bonding can correct. However, tooth bonding is most often used to repair chipped or discolored teeth. Bonding can also be used to close the large spaces between teeth, change the shape of teeth or make teeth appear longer. In some cases, bonding is used in place of amalgam or metallic fillings to protect the exposed root of a tooth with receded gums.
What to Expect
First, your dentist will use a shade guide to select a shade of resin that will match the natural color of the tooth most closely. Before attaching the bonding, the tooth’s surface is roughened and lightly coated with a conditioning liquid so that the bonding material will stick to the surface more easily. Once the tooth is prepared, your dentist will apply the putty-like resin to the tooth and mold it until it is in the proper shape. Then the material is hardened using ultraviolet light or laser. After the resin is set, your dentist will complete any finishing touches, such as additional shaping and polishing of the bonding to match the rest of your teeth.
It usually takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete the bonding procedure. However, having multiple teeth done could take several visits to complete if you are having numerous teeth done. Because most tooth bonding procedures do not require anesthesia, you can return to regular daily activity immediately after your appointment.
Risks
The downside to tooth bonding is that the composite resin isn’t nearly as strong as a natural tooth, so it’s more likely that it can chip or break off altogether. If you’re about to go in for a tooth bonding procedure, it might be time to kick habits, such as biting your fingernails or chewing on ice or pens, as these things can chip the resin.
How to Care for Bonded Teeth
How long bonding lasts depends on how much bonding you have done and your oral habits, so it’s essential to give bonded teeth the same amount of care and attention as your natural teeth. The bonding material is prone to staining, so watch how often you consume substances that can stain, such as tea, coffee, cigarette smoke, and wine. It’s imperative to avoid consuming staining foods for the first 48 hours after any composite procedure.
In the days after having the bonding placed, call your dentist if you notice sharp edges on the bonded teeth or your teeth feel unusual when you bite down. Always contact your dentist if the bonding chips or pieces fall off completely.
Tooth bonding is a simple and inexpensive way to repair chipped or discolored teeth and give you back the confidence you need to flash your pearly whites. Talk to your dentist to determine if tooth bonding is the right solution for you.
Most cosmetic or tooth-colored fillings are composite resin fillings, which cost more. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have about the different types of fillings, your insurance coverage, or payment options available to you. If you are finding a cosmetic dentist near me than visit SmileOra Dental.
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