A composite filling is a tooth-colored mixture made using glass and plastic. It can be used to restore decayed teeth. Composite fillings can be effectively utilized for making cosmetic enhancements to the smile by reshaping disfigured teeth or by changing the color of the teeth. At the office of Parkway Dental, we use metal-free fillings that are made to closely match the natural color of your teeth.
Dental fillings have been used for a number of years to restore teeth that had been damaged by decay or fracture. However, several concerns have been raised about the safety of traditional amalgam fillings due to their mercury content. With the advent of dental technology, mercury fillings are now increasingly being replaced with composite fillings.
The procedure of placement of tooth colored fillings in the mouth
First the tooth is prepared for placement of the filling material by removing any decayed or damaged portions. After the tooth preparation is complete, the composite material is carefully placed on the tooth in layers. A special curing light is used to harden each layer before the next one is placed. Once this process is over, the filling is shaped to give a natural appearance to the tooth. The tooth is then polished to prevent early wear and staining.
Composite fillings bond to the tooth to strengthen the remaining natural structure of the tooth, which insulates the tooth from excessive temperature variations and helps to prevent breakage.
If you have existing silver fillings in your teeth that you would like removed and replaced with better looking, more comfortable and safer tooth-colored fillings, our experts can help you with that too. Get rid of your old metal fillings now!!
If you are looking for a dentist near you or for more information, please call our office (203) 408 – 2248 to schedule a consultation with our doctors at Parkway Dental.