Dental Blogs

Composite Fillings to Repair a Broken Tooth

Restorative

Dental patients with chipped or broken teeth have more options for tooth repair than in the past, such as the use of composite fillings. These fillings can not only restore a tooth but also prevent the need for extraction, which can leave gaps in the smile and cause the remaining teeth to shift. They can also provide a natural-looking repair when compared with other filling materials, resulting in a healthy, uniform smile.

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How Cosmetic Dentistry Uses Tooth Colored Fillings

Cosmetic

Cavities can happen to anyone, but there are ways to restore your teeth without sacrificing your appearance. Tooth colored fillings allow patients to receive the necessary repairs without the use of unattractive metals. Many cosmetic dentists now use this approach for most patients, allowing them to restore tooth form and function while maintaining the smile's natural appearance.

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A Guide to the Composite Filling Procedure

Restorative

Fillings are the most common treatment used for cavities. Composite fillings are a type of filling that may also sometimes be used for treating broken, cracked, or worn teeth. Steps in a tooth filling procedure Filling a tooth is a multi-step process: 1. The dentist numbs the area around the tooth with a local anesthetic.

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How Do Tooth Colored Fillings Work?

Restorative

Tooth colored fillings are an important way that a patient can restore the functionality of the teeth while creating an aesthetically pleasing smile that leaves him or her happy with the dental work received. Composite fillings are becoming increasingly common, and it is important for patients to know whether the option may be right for them.

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How to Care for Your Tooth-Colored Fillings

Restorative

Most people will experience at least one dental cavity in their lifetime. Fortunately, tooth-colored fillings can be used to treat tooth decay with natural-looking results. The care required for fillings is minimal; most people forget about them after a few weeks. However, choosing healthy lifestyle habits can help keep tooth-colored fillings in excellent shape, allowing them to last for many years before replacement is needed.

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Longevity and Care of Composite Fillings

Restorative

Composite fillings are a commonly used option for fixing a variety of problems with the teeth. Your dentist may give you the choice between composite fillings and various other materials to use for your teeth. Each option comes with slightly different parameters for how long the filling will last and what you will need to do to take care of it. Understanding the benefits of a composite filling can help you decide if it is the right choice for you.

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The FAQs of Tooth Colored Fillings

Restorative

The popularity of tooth-colored fillings keeps increasing among patients with cavities, as well as their dentists. In the past, they were only performed on the front teeth that were more visible. Today, it is possible, and increasingly common, for patients to have fillings that mimic the appearance of natural teeth in the back teeth as well.

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Tooth Colored Fillings Can Match Your Smile

Restorative

Dental fillings are made from plastics, glass, metals, or other materials. Traditional and tooth colored fillings are used to close small holes in the teeth that are commonly caused by cavities. The dentist will extract decayed tissues and replace them with one of those materials. These dental fillings usually last for many years before the material needs to be replaced, although the number may vary based on habits such as tooth grinding.

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What to Do With a Loose Composite Filling

Restorative

Composite fillings, especially newer ones, are reasonably strong and durable, but they can wear out over time. Excess pressure, such as may occur when you grind your teeth, can cause them to wear out more quickly. Poor dental hygiene may contribute to decay that can compromise fillings. A filling that is loose is not a dental emergency, but it does require attention as soon as possible.

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All-on-4 is a Minimally Invasive Solution for Missing Teeth

Restorative

All-on-4® is a proven solution for missing teeth. Not only is it minimally invasive, but it is a popular alternative to traditional implants that many people seem to prefer. Whether someone has a few missing teeth or requires a whole new set, this is an option that could work for them. This approach requires titanium posts that serve as an anchor for prosthetic teeth, ensuring that the replacement teeth stay in place and look as natural as possible.

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