Resin Filling
- Restore cavities in front and back teeth
- Replace old or unattractive "silver fillings"
- Repair root abrasion
- Close spaces between front teeth
- Restore chipped or fractured teeth
- Improve or change the colour of permanently stained or discoloured teeth
- Reshape crooked or misshaped teeth
The dentist will begin by administering local anaesthetic. Once you are numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing the decayed portions of the tooth. After the preparation is complete the tooth will be isolated and the bonding agents will be applied. The bonding agents act as the "glue" between the tooth and the composite resin. Once the bonding agent has been cured, the incremental build-up of resin begins. The composite resin is added in layers to allow for thorough curing. When this process is finished, the filling is shaped to fit your bite and polished to prevent staining and early wear.
Composite Resin fillings are designed to look, feel and function like your natural teeth. Therefore, it is important to brush, floss and see your dentist regularly. To prevent damaging or fracturing your composite resin, avoid chewing hard foods, ice or other hard objects. You also want to avoid clenching or grinding your teeth. If you habitually clench or grind your teeth, you might need a night guard.
Good oral hygiene will help prevent staining from tobacco, coffee, tea and other staining foods. With proper care you can expect your composite resin filling to last many years, thought they are not as strong as porcelain and will gradually wear. See CEREC for more information on porcelain fillings.
If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, Markham or Unionville and would like to learn more about in family dentistry including composite resins, call us at 905-479-7777
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