Additional benefits of using composite white fillings are:
- Provides patients with an extremely close match to existing tooth color.
- Composite fillings adhere to the tooth structure forming a chemical bond.
- Composite fillings can provide strength to the original tooth.
- No wait time is required for the composite filling to harden.
- If the composite filling becomes damaged, it can easily be repaired.
- Composite fillings may also be utilized on both the front and back of the teeth.
How are White Composite Fillings Placed?
White composite fillings are chemically bonded to the teeth. In order to become a durable and esthetic restoration in the mouth, they require a dry environment to be effectively placed. They also usually require the etchant and a bonding agent to allow the composite filling material to adhere to the tooth. Shaping the tooth is done with the dentist’s expertise and then cured with a special light that hardens the composite resin. If you or a family member experiences a chipped or broken tooth or is suffering from tooth decay and wants a solution, contact Allen Dentistry today.
