What is a Composite Filling?
A composite filling or white filling is the latest in restorative dentistry, designed to preserve as much as the tooth as possible and offer a more natural appearance than traditional amalgam fillings. Composite fillings are flexible to the tooth, natural looking, and are bonded and shaped to your tooth for aesthetic, comfort and protection.
Benefits of Composite Fillings
While many generations are familiar with the “silver teeth,” or amalgam fillings, that can often make you feel insecure about smiling or even going out at all, composite fillings offer a new world. While the amalgam filling takes more from the healthy part of the tooth just to fit, a composite filling will conform to your individual tooth. The amalgam filling can also expand and contract with heat, causing cracking in the teeth.
What should I expect?
When you visit Dr. Lichter’s office, we will always evaluate your teeth to confirm and clarify. When we have decided that you need a composite filling, we will discuss your options with you and answer any questions or concerns that arise. Our doctors are dedicated to ensuring you have a clear understanding of your dental health and are aware of what to expect during the procedure.
On the day you come in for your composite filling, the doctor will isolate and dry the tooth before removing the decayed portion using specialized, sterile instruments. The composite resin will fill the newly created space in your tooth. Then the resin will be shaped and hardened to look and act like a natural tooth. This quick and easy procedure can be done in one visit!
