Composite resin fillings are becoming increasingly popular for repairing damage caused by cavities and tooth decay. A major reason behind this is that the resin filling more closely resembles the appearance of our teeth. As a result, they are ideal for filling both front and back tooth cavities.

Composites resin fillings also have the advantage of not containing mercury, which is known to cause long-term health problems because of the gas it releases over time.

What is composite resin?

Composite resin closely resembles the natural look and feel of a tooth since it is composed of plastic and glass particles. It can be used to repair discolorations, repair decayed teeth, fill gaps between teeth, and make your teeth appear evenly spaced. Also, it makes your teeth appear longer and wider.

Composite resin fillings: what are the advantages?

The drilling required is much less than in other types of fillings
Composite fillings are less invasive compared to other fillings because they don’t require the removal of teeth. Once the tooth is filled, the whole tooth becomes stronger as the bond between the filling and the natural tooth becomes strongly established.

Your existing tooth is bonded to a composite filling
Onlays or overlays are two ways to apply composite fillings. A bonding agent is placed into your natural tooth as soon as it is ready for application. Onlays are inserted and harden as they bond with the natural tooth, giving them extra strength.

Fast Hardening
Infrared light is used to accelerate the hardening of the bonding agent once the filling has been applied to your tooth. It generally takes only 20-40 seconds for the filling to cure and harden.

Chipped and cracked teeth are repaired with composite fillings
Putting composite resin applications on a tooth to repair a chip or crack can be an ideal solution. This is because composite resin bonds immediately are durable, and looks natural. A resin-based veneer can also be made using this method, giving you a set of perfect pearly whites.

Tooth sensitivity is reduced with composite fillings.
Composite resin fillings have fewer chances of causing tooth sensitivity than other filling materials. As a result, the resin shields teeth from the hot and cold temperatures present in the foods and beverages we consume every day. It is important to note that you might experience mild but temporary tooth sensitivity following the procedure.

It is possible to repair your composite fillings
Your dentist can clean and repair your filling if it has been damaged by excessive chewing or grinding. Your dentist may be able to replace metal fillings with composite resin ones if you already have amalgam fillings. It will remove dangerous mercury from your mouth, giving you a smile you’ve always wanted.

Do you have questions about which composite resin filling might be right for you? Consulting a dentist can give you a better idea of whether to go for the composite filling or not.