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White Composite Fillings
Composite Fillings Leicester
Today, there are many methods used to restore a decayed or broken tooth without impacting the aesthetics of your smile. At Glenfield Dental we use tooth-coloured fillings made of composite resin so that your smile is restored with a natural finish.
What are composite fillings?
Composite fillings are made of tooth coloured resin material that are bonded into the tooth cavity via resin adhesive and hardened with a special UV light. They are perfect for treating small to medium sized cavities and are extremely durable. These fillings tend to require less tooth substance removal during the preparation process and they may last longer than the traditional metal fillings. The main benefit of composite fillings is that they improve the appearance of your smile and nobody will be able to tell you’ve even had a filling!
With composite fillings you get strength, functionality and natural aesthetics all in one treatment.
Why composite fillings are used instead of metal ones
In the past, you may have had a metal filling placed as a solution to tooth decay. However, as well as being unsightly in the mouth, amalgam fillings contain mercury which can be potentially harmful to the human body. Mercury fillings can also cause the remaining tooth structure to fracture because they are placed in-between two sides of a tooth, placing stress on the structure. As well as having a more appealing look, composite fillings are safer and better for your teeth than metal amalgam fillings.
At Glenfield Dental we use tooth-coloured fillings made of composite resin so that your smile is restored to a natural tooth like finish.