The answer is yes. Tooth-coloured composite fillings are quite sturdy and reliable and, in some ways, more durable than metal amalgam fillings. Here's what you should know.
What Makes Composite Resin Fillings So Durable?
Composite resin fillings combine microparticles of glass and resin that our dentists can customise to match your teeth for beautiful aesthetics.
Some of the factors that make composite fillings so durable are:
- Direct bonding — Our dentists bond the composite material directly to your tooth, strengthening it.
- Structure preservation — Composite fillings allow us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure when we place them, keeping your tooth whole and strong.
- No temperature reaction — Composite resin material doesn't react to temperature like metal amalgam. Temperature changes in your mouth cause metal fillings to contract, expand, and pull away from the tooth, weakening them and allowing bacteria back in. This can compromise the tooth again and cause further damage.
Patients also love that tooth-coloured composite fillings blend seamlessly with their teeth and don't diminish the appearance of their smiles like silver fillings did.
If you'd like more information about tooth-coloured dentistry in Pascoe Vale, contact your team at Lumino Smiles. We're happy to answer your questions!