Aesthetic Composite Fillings

How composite fillings are done

The area to be filled is cleaned and shaped so the filling has something to hold on to. Agents that improve adhesion are applied to the tooth surface, and the composite is then built up using the technique your dentist prefers. Excess material is trimmed away, the bite is checked, and polishing finishes the filling.

When are they used?

Composite fillings are used to repair decayed teeth, to rebuild chipped ones, to correct teeth whose shape is not quite right, to close the gaps between teeth known as diastema, and to blend the colour of hypomineralised areas.

Do composite fillings discolour?

Composite can absorb water, and with it the liquids that stain. Cigarettes, coffee, cola, red wine, herbal teas and energy drinks are the main culprits.

Using the material exactly as intended is what keeps a filling from staining for a long time. Polishing the surface at the end stops food debris and colouring foods from clinging to it, which heads off discolouration too.

Why patients choose composite fillings

• Finished in a single appointment, and very reasonably priced.
• Minimally invasive: there is no need to remove much tooth substance.
• Done under local anaesthetic, so the procedure is painless.
• Low thermal conductivity and very good aesthetics.
• Easy to adjust later; the shape you want can be built up without difficulty.