Cavities/Fillings
Cavities and small fractures can cause painful and sometimes expensive issues if left untreated.
Cavities and small fractures can cause painful and sometimes expensive issues if left untreated. In the past, metal restorations called amalgam fillings (or silver fillings) served a need but left many teeth discolored and strained from the wedging effect of the metal.
Today, tooth-colored composite fillings blend into the tooth structure and are chemically bonded to the tooth providing a strong, permanent restoration.
Composite fillings serve both functional and aesthetic roles, often at the same time. For example, a cavity invading the front of a tooth along the gum line may be visible in your smile line. By gently cleaning out the soft, discolored area and replacing it with a tooth-colored filling, the tooth is restored and looks better than ever.
Composite fillings contain a mix of liquid resin embedded with finely ground glass particles. After being molded to the prepared tooth structure, blue light is applied directly to the composite hardens the filling material within seconds.
Once it’s shaped and polished to a high shine, the restoration is complete. Call us today to start and maintain healthy habits for your child.
