Cosmetic Fillings

Before time only silver fillings were available as an option in fillings. However with more disadvantages they are outdated. A2Z Dental Solutions offers you tooth colored composites for restoring your cavities.

Advantages of composites:

Aesthetics: The shade/color of the composite fillings can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth. Composites are particularly well suited for use in front teeth or visible parts of teeth.

Bonding to tooth structure: Composite fillings actually chemically bond to tooth structure, providing further support.

Versatility: In addition to use as a filling material for decay, composite fillings can also be used to repair chipped, broken, or worn teeth.

Tooth-sparing preparation: sometimes less tooth structure needs to be removed compared with amalgam fillings when removing decay and preparing for the filling.

Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing. They can be used on either front or back teeth. They are a good choice for people who prefer that their fillings look more natural.

It generally takes longer to place a composite filling than it does for a metal filling. That’s because composite fillings require the tooth be kept clean and dry while the cavity is being filled. Tooth-colored fillings are now used more often than amalgam or gold fillings, probably due to cosmetics. In a society focused on a white, bright smile, people tend to want fillings that blend with the natural color of their teeth.

Prevention is the best medicine. You can dramatically decrease your risk of cavities and other dental diseases simply by: