Composite resin fillings are made out of a mixture of glass and plastic. They are a newer type of filling and they are an alternative to the traditional metal fillings. There are a lot of great reasons why you should choose to go with composite resin fillings. Three of these reasons will be discussed here.
They Match Your Teeth
One excellent reason to go with composite resin fillings for your cavities is because they are made to match the color of your natural teeth. This means that although you have a filling in your mouth, it won't be seen. Before the filling is ever put into place, the dentist will carefully color match it to the tooth that it is being placed into. Once the filling has hardened, you likely won't even be able to tell where your tooth ends and the filling begins.
You Will Feel More Confident
Another great reason to choose composite resin fillings is the increased confidence that they allow you to have. As stated previously, composite resin fillings are created to match your teeth. Because of this, no one will be able to see them. Many people who have a mouth with metal fillings feel insecure about them, especially if they are located on teeth that are easily seen. However, there is a huge increase in confidence when you have a composite resin filling because you know you can smile and speak as much as you'd like and no one will be able to see it. You can even switch out all of your metal fillings for composite resin ones and then you don't have to worry about having any metal fillings in your mouth at all.
They Are Strong And Long Lasting
When you get a filling, you want it to do its job. This means that you want it to not only protect the rest of your tooth so the cavity doesn't spread, but you also want it to function as a tooth would. Thankfully, composite resin fillings are made to do just this. The plastic and glass mixture they are created from is very strong and the use of a black light immediately hardens them into place. You can then use your tooth for chewing, drinking, etc., without fear that your filling will become deteriorated or even fall out. However, just as with regular teeth, it is important to brush and floss your teeth with fillings each day.
Composite resin fillings are a great option if you want a filling that matches your regular teeth, you want to feel more confident, and you want a filling that is very strong and long lasting.
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