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What Are Composite Dental Fillings Used For?
Posted on August 6th, 2021
When a patient has developed cavities due to tooth decay, or suffered some kind of dental injury where a tooth is compromised as a result, often a dental filling is required to fix the problem.
There are several types of dental fillings, including silver amalgam, gold, glass ionomer, ceramic, and composite resin. A dentist will choose the best possible filling material for each patient depending on that individual patient’s condition and needs.
Composite resin is a common type of filling material, and is used most commonly for filling cavities in teeth. This procedure includes removing the decaying tooth matter and filling the hole with a composite resin material. This allows the natural tooth structure to remain in tact, and prevents the tooth decay from spreading to the root, which would eventually lead to the need for root canal therapy or an extraction.
Composite dental fillings are durable, safe, and effective. They are the same color as our natural teeth, making them more aesthetically appealing than other filling materials like gold or amalgam. Composite fillings also bond quite effectively to the natural tooth’s surface.
Composite fillings usually last between seven to ten years. Also, composite fillings can be used to fix minor dental problems such as cracks or chips, in addition to cavities.
Dental Fillings in River North and the Greater Chicagoland Area
If you are searching for a reliable dentist you can trust who has experience with tooth filling procedures, contact Windy City Family Dental today. Our team is here to ensure your smile stays healthy, whole, and beautiful for years to come.
