A composite restoration, also known as a dental filling, will repair broken, damaged a decayed teeth providing you with a natural looking solution. Speak to our friendly, knowledgable team today to see if a dental filling is the right treatment for you.
Our bodies can be quite amazing when it comes to the ability to repair injured structures. When we break our bones for example, our body can create new cells which heal the bone back together. But sadly with our teeth this doesn’t happen and damage that occurs to a tooth can’t be “healed” back to normal. Once a hole (cavity) forms in a tooth, it can only get worse until the tooth has to be removed. However, what we can do is clean the tooth and fill the cavity with a tooth-like substance called composite to prevent cavities getting worse, this is also known as a white filling.
Fillings can restore a damaged tooth back to its normal shape in a simple and effective manner and there are a variety of different materials that can be used as dental fillings. At Widcombe Dental we pride ourselves on offering composite (white) fillings as standard.
Composite fillings and restorations are the safest, most biocompatible and conservative way of restoring decayed, fractured and/or worn teeth, returning the tooth back to health, and function as well as providing a highly aesthetic appearance.
Where a large filling is required, an inlay or onlay may provide a better solution.
Want to know more about keeping your teeth healthy? Read the importance of regular hygiene appointments or find out how important it is to floss.
Composite restoration longevity is dependent upon the extent of the decay present at the beginning. Filled teeth are at a greater risk of cracking and fractures, and dependent upon your lifestyle the tooth can experience further decay.
We guarantee our composite restorations for 12 months. Filled teeth will sometimes go on to require more comprehensive treatment such as Inlays, onlays, or crowns.
The main risk of a composite restoration is that the tooth fails to cope with the trauma of the treatment, and becomes sensitive or painful requiring a crown or RCT.
