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If you’ve ever had a cavity, you’re probably familiar with composite fillings and how they’re used as a cavity treatment. After removing the decay, your dentist fills the space with a composite filling to restore your tooth’s health and usefulness. Today’s composites are strong and enduring, making them a preferred choice of dentists worldwide, including Dentiq Dental in Napier, New Zealand.
However, cavity treatment is just one of many uses for composite fillings. Composites can also be used to bond cosmetic dental treatments. Drs. Sundar Jagadeesan may use composite fillings to repair damaged teeth or conceal discoloured teeth to improving your smile’s esthetics.
The following are five innovative uses for composite resin fillings:
Cavity treatment remains one of the primary uses of composite fillings. These metal-free fillings are rapidly replacing silver amalgam fillings for treating decayed teeth. Most people find composite fillings more appealing due to their natural tooth-coloured appearance. The filling can be colour-matched to the shade of your tooth enamel to remain hidden when you smile. Composite fillings also bond well with your tooth enamel to strengthen decayed teeth. They seal out food, bacteria and debris to protect your teeth against future cavities.
When used as dental bonding, composite fillings can repair chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. Dr. Sundar will apply the filling to your teeth, filling in chips and cracks to restore their original appearance. We can also rebuild a broken tooth with a composite resin filling so it can continue to be used. Once applied to your tooth, the filling is hardened with UV light for instant tooth repair.
Dental bonding offers an alternative to teeth whitening for eliminating tooth stains and brightening your smile. Resin material can be used to cover discolored areas, evenly spread for a natural appearance. Once hardened, the bonded tooth is polished to a smooth, shiny finish. With good oral hygiene, your bonding treatment can last for years.
Composite fillings can also close small gaps between teeth, making your smile more uniform. Gaps in adult teeth are rarely appealing and can make it harder to maintain good oral hygiene. By closing these gaps, we can improve both your smile’s health and appearance.
Receding gums can expose tooth roots and nerves, leading to increased sensitivity. Composite fillings can cover exposed dentine, providing insulation against pain and discomfort. In cases of severe gum recession, a gum-colored resin material can be used to restore balance and symmetry to your smile.
For quality, stress-free composite filling treatments, including tooth filling for broken tooth Napier residents trust, contact Dr. Sundar Jagadeesan at Dentiq Dental in Napier, New Zealand. Call 06 880 6161 to schedule your appointment today.