
Revitalize Your Smile with Fillings
Fresh Dental Edmonton is a premier dental practice located in Edmonton, AB, dedicated to prioritizing your dental health and aesthetics through our advanced composite fillings. Our team of dental professionals specializes in providing high-quality composite fillings that seamlessly blend with your natural teeth, ensuring a beautiful and healthy smile. Using advanced techniques and materials, our dental professionals in Edmonton, AB effectively repair cavities and minor tooth damage.
Composite fillings not only restore the function of your teeth but also maintain their natural appearance, offering a discreet and aesthetically pleasing solution. Trust Fresh Dental Edmonton for personalized dental care that focuses on both the health and beauty of your smile. Whether you need a new filling or to replace an old one, our dentist in Edmonton, AB is committed to providing outstanding care tailored to your individual needs. Visit us today to experience firsthand how we deliver personalized and top-notch dental treatments!
What Are Composite Fillings?
What types of materials are used for composite fillings?
- Acrylic Resin: This plastic component forms the bulk of the composite filling, offering flexibility and ease of application. It bonds well to the tooth structure, providing a strong foundation.
- Glass Ionomer: Made from a combination of glass and an organic acid, this material releases fluoride, which helps to protect the tooth from further decay and is particularly beneficial for children’s teeth.
- Quartz or Silica: These fine glass particles are added to the resin to enhance the filling’s strength and wear resistance, ensuring longevity and durability.
- Nano Composites: Utilizing nanotechnology, these advanced composites offer superior polishability, strength, and aesthetic appeal, making them ideal for both front and back teeth.
What advantages do composite fillings offer?
- Aesthetic Appeal: These fillings are tooth-colored and blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, providing a discreet and attractive appearance.
- Strong Bonding: Composite fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, enhancing the tooth's strength and reducing the risk of further damage.
- Minimal Drilling: Less tooth structure needs to be removed compared to traditional metal fillings, preserving more of your natural tooth.
- Versatility: Suitable for both front and back teeth, composite fillings can effectively repair cavities, chips, and cracks.
- Temperature Resistance: They provide excellent insulation against temperature changes, reducing sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks.
What You Can Anticipate During the Composite Filling Procedure
- Initial Examination and Anesthesia: Your dentist will first examine the affected tooth and administer a local anesthetic to numb the area, ensuring a pain-free procedure.
- Decay Removal: The decayed portion of the tooth is carefully removed, and the area is cleaned to eliminate any bacteria or debris.
- Tooth Preparation: An adhesive gel is applied to the cleaned cavity to create a strong foundation for the composite material.
- Applying the Composite: The composite resin is placed in layers, each layer being carefully shaped to match the natural contours of your tooth.
- Curing the Composite: A special LED light is used to harden each layer of the composite material, ensuring a durable and solid filling.
- Finishing Touches: Once the composite is fully cured, the filling is polished to match the sheen of your natural teeth, ensuring a smooth and comfortable finish.