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Composite Fillings, A Safer Choice for Treating Cavities
Oh, the dreaded cavity! It’s one of the most common dental issues people face with their teeth. Yet, in most cases, decay can be prevented through good oral hygiene. If you develop a cavity or two, we can provide prompt cavity treatment at Kelley Family Dental Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jonathan Kelley and our team treat decay with composite fillings. A filling will restore the infected tooth and prevent decay from spreading to nearby teeth.
Safe and Effective Cavity Treatment
Given the choice, most people prefer composite or white fillings for treating decay due to their better aesthetics. Composite fillings mix tooth-colored resin with powdered quartz or glass and silica fillers. This mixture can take on the color and texture of your natural teeth, blending in so well that people can’t tell you have a filling! Composite fillings remain hidden when treating visible teeth, preserving the beauty of your smile. Esthetics, however, is only one of the many attributes of composite fillings. Composite fillings are strong and enduring; they’re also a safer option for treating decay as they’re mercury and metal-free. If you’re not familiar with the benefits of composite restorations, allow us to enlighten you:
Less Invasive Treatment
Amalgam fillings require extensive drilling for their application, as the filling needs room to stay securely in place. This means more of your tooth structure is removed. Composite fillings require less drilling, as the resin material bonds directly with your tooth. Dr. Kelley will only remove the damaged part of your tooth, preserving more of your natural tooth structure and lowering the risk of tooth fracture due to excessive drilling. Your tooth will retain much of its strength even after cavity treatment.
Durability
Modern composite fillings are stronger than ever and will provide effective, long-lasting protection against decay. The filling completely seals your tooth to keep food, debris, and bacteria out, minimizing plaque buildup that can lead to cavities. By bonding with your teeth, composite fillings strengthen their structure, making your teeth less likely to crack. After the filling has dried, your ability to bite and chew will be completely restored.
Versatility
White fillings serve multiple purposes in dentistry, among which is cavity treatment. Dr. Kelley can use the resin material as bonding to repair minor chips and cracks in your teeth or help rebuild a broken tooth. Cosmetically, bonding can improve your smile’s appearance by hiding tooth stains and small gaps between your teeth.
Composite Tooth Cavity Filling Near Me
To schedule a composite filling cavity treatment at Kelley Family Dental Center in Albuquerque, NM, call Dr. Jonathan Kelley at 505-898-4504.