COMPOSITE FILLINGS

Composite Fillings


If you've chipped or broken a tooth, you may consider composite fillings. A composite (tooth-colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, or fractures. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed, and the tooth will be filled with a composite filling.

Types of Filling Materials Available

You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth. Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam fillings, are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth-colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of teeth.

As with most dental restorations, composite fillings are long-lasting but not permanent and may someday have to be replaced. They are durable and will last many years, giving you the benefit of a long-lasting, beautiful smile.

Dentist Explaining the Treatment to Patient — Parma, OH — Family Dental Care

You May Need Composite Fillings For: 

  • Chipped teeth
  • Closing the space between 2 teeth
  • Cracked or broken teeth
  • Decayed teeth
  • Worn teeth
  • Reshaping a mal-positioned tooth
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