Are Composite Fillings Right for Me?

There are different types of fillings, and a variety of factors will be considered before a recommendation is made on the best material for you or your child. Dr. Anna Lee many times recommends a composite filling which can be used to restore front and back teeth, but here are the facts in order for you to decide which one may be right for you or your child.

Advantages:

·      Strong and durable

·      Tooth colored

·      Single visit

·      Minimal tooth reduction

Disadvantages:

·      Slightly higher costs

·      May leak over time

·      Teeth may be sensitive

If you or your child has a cavity and you are not sure about which type of filling you want to use, contact Dr. Lee & her team to discuss your particular concerns.

Cosmetic Options To Fix Your Smile

 

Dr. Anna Lee suggests, "composite Bonding because it is the tooth-colored material used to close the gaps between teeth; repairs little chips and restores teeth with tooth decay."

·      Advantages

-esthetic-shades of composite bonding material match very closely to the shades of enamel and dentin.

-single visit procedure

-minimal tooth structure reduction

-inexpensive procedure

-good interim material until patients can receive a permanent restoration

·      Disadvantages

-not strong

-stain and dull