Today’s dental patients are asking for more from their dental restorations. Patients expect restorations that are highly functional, attractive, and low maintenance. They want dental procedures that are quick and comfortable. Patients are opting for materials that are known to be environmentally safe.
Patients who are seeking cosmetic dentistry in Fayetteville have the same high expectations for their dental treatment. For several decades, composite fillings have consistently met or exceeded those expectations.
It is easy to appreciate the esthetic value of composite fillings. By blending with the shade of the tooth, these tooth-colored restorations are virtually invisible during normal social interaction. Composite fillings do no stain or discolor at the same rate as silver fillings. In fact, many patients choose to replace their silver fillings with composite fillings as a part of their cosmetic treatment plan in order to obtain a brighter, whiter smile.
Beauty aside, your cosmetic dentist recommends composite fillings for functional reasons. Composite fillings are just as strong as other filling materials, but also increase the integrity of the tooth. Composite fillings actually form a chemical bond with the tooth structure, strengthening and holding the tooth together. This bond also prevents the potential for microleakage (a condition in which bacteria and saliva leak into the space between the filling material and the tooth).
Composite filling materials are proven to be safe, both for the patient and for the environment. This filling material is generally made from a specially blended combination of commonly used materials such as resins (plastics), glass, and porcelain. These materials do not break down or separate when subjected to moisture, temperature, or pressure.
Composite fillings fit conveniently into our busy lives. Patients are able to eat or drink immediately after these fillings are placed into the mouth. There is no waiting period since this material reaches its maximum level of strength as soon as it is activated by a special curing light.
If you desire fillings that are both functional and attractive, composite fillings may be the solution. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Dean McNeel at Ozark Prosthodontics today to learn more.