Feb
It’s hard to go through life today without having at least one cavity. As you grow older, cavities are even more common due to age-related wear and tear on your teeth. Dental fillings are the go-to treatment for decay, and more people today choose composite tooth cavity fillings over their silver amalgam counterparts. Dr. Tina Foss from North Mesquite Dental Group offers composite filling treatment to our patients in Mesquite, Texas, and surrounding communities.
More dentists today are treating decay with composite fillings due to the many advantages these fillings have to offer. Composite fillings are composed of resin material mixed with powdered glass. They’re metal- and mercury-free, making them a safer choice for people with metal allergies.
Composite fillings don’t need much drilling when treating decay as the resin material bonds directly with your tooth enamel, forming a tight seal to keep out food and harmful bacteria that pose a risk of future cavities. When hardened, composite resin material is quite durable and capable of withstanding years of biting and chewing. With composite fillings, there’s also less chance of tooth sensitivity.
But it’s the filling’s natural white coloring that most people appreciate as it makes your filling less noticeable on your teeth. If you get cavities easily, these fillings will help preserve your smile’s appearance as they blend right in.
Treating decay is what composite fillings are most known for, but they can serve numerous other purposes. Dr. Foss may use this filling as bonding to:
Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic dental treatment used to improve your smile’s appearance in various ways. Bonding is quick, affordable, and noninvasive, yet produces beautiful results!
To schedule cavity treatment or a cosmetic bonding procedure at our Mesquite, TX dental office, contact Dr. Tina Foss from North Mesquite Dental Group at (972) 619-7763.