Protect Your Smile With Composite Fillings in Newcastle, ON

Composite fillings, also known as tooth-coloured fillings, are a popular choice for restoring decayed, chipped, or damaged teeth due to their aesthetic appeal and durable properties. If you're looking for quality Composite Fillings in Newcastle, ON, our clinic offers expert care to ensure your smile looks and feels its best.
 

Definition:

Composite fillings are dental restorations made from a mixture of fine glass or quartz particles and a resin matrix. These fillings are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural color of the patient's teeth, providing a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional amalgam (silver) fillings.
 



Composition:

• Resin Matrix: Typically made from bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) or urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA).
• Filler Particles: Fine particles of glass, quartz, or other ceramic materials that provide strength and wear resistance.
   
  

Advantages:

• Aesthetic Appeal: Composite fillings can be closely matched to the colour of existing teeth, making them almost unnoticeable.
• Bonding to Tooth Structure: They bond directly to the tooth, providing additional support and preserving more of the natural tooth structure. They are less invasive than traditional silver fillings and will not directly cause fractures of teeth like silver fillings can.
• Versatility: Can be used for both anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth, as well as for repairing chipped, broken, or worn teeth.
   
  

Lifespan:

• With proper care, composite fillings can last anywhere from 2 years to 20 years. Regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene practices can help extend their lifespan. However, certain factors may necessitate shorter lifespans and more frequent replacements, such as bruxism (heavy grinding), poor oral hygiene (insufficient brushing and flossing), and small size of fillings replacing chipped teeth that are easy to fracture off.

Do you need a composite filling or are you interested in learning more about this restorative material? Contact Newcastle Smile Dental Centre today!