Preserve Your Smile’s Health and Beauty with Composite Fillings

Dental fillings are generally the go-to treatment for cavities. Drs. Chaw-Su Kyi, Sepideh Heydarian and Sneha Kubal from West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios use composite dental fillings for dental cavity treatment. Composite fillings are strong, enduring and aesthetically pleasing due to their tooth-coloured appearance. Your West London, UK dentist provides answers to frequently asked questions about composite fillings here to help you decide if they’re right for you.

What are composite fillings?

Silver amalgam and composite fillings are the two most common dental fillings. Silver fillings are made of metal alloy and mercury, while composite fillings are a mix of plastic resin and powdered glass. Many patients today prefer composite fillings because they are metal—and mercury-free.

What are the advantages of composite fillings?

If you’re prone to cavities, composite white fillings make a good choice, as they won’t ruin your smile’s aesthetics. We can match the colour of your filling to your natural tooth enamel so that it’s unnoticeable when you smile. A pleasing appearance is one of the many advantages of these fillings.

Composite fillings are strong and enduring, lasting ten or more years with proper care. They bond directly with your tooth enamel to seal out bacteria and debris that can cause future cavities. As less drilling is needed for a composite filling, less of your tooth structure is removed. Your tooth stays stronger to reduce the risk of fracturing in the future. The strength and protection of composite fillings can preserve your smile’s health, function and beauty for years.

What’s the process of getting a composite filling?

We will start by removing the decay and cleaning your tooth in preparation for a filling. Next, we’ll prepare the resin filling mixture, matching it to the colour of your tooth. We will apply the filling in layers and shape it to the contour of your tooth, preserving your bite. We’ll cure each layer with UV light to harden the filling in place. Once done, we will smooth out rough surfaces and polish your tooth to complete your cavity treatment.

How long does it take to get a composite filling?

That depends on the size of the filling and its location. Generally, a composite filling can be placed in 30 to 60 minutes. Your tooth will be ready to use as soon as the filling dries. Your procedure is done under local anaesthetic to avoid discomfort and pain. We recommend you wait until the anaesthesia has worn off before consuming food.

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Are there food restrictions with composite fillings?

After getting a composite filling, you can eat pretty much anything. However, we caution against biting down on hard foods, as they can chip or crack your filling and tooth.

Who offers composite filling treatment near me?

For composite dental filling cavity treatment, you can contact Drs. Chaw-Su Kyi, Sepideh Heydarian, or Sneha Kubal from West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental Studios in West London, UK, at 020 8222 8760.