Composite Fillings at Dental Wellbeing

Before composite fillings – for over 150 years – cavities were filled with a mixture of metals, including silver and mercury. It was perfectly normal to see dark grey areas in someone’s mouth when they laughed.

Today however, you can get your cavities, as well as any other smaller hollow areas in your teeth, filled with composite fillings which are made from resins that are matched to your tooth’s color – so they become invisible when applied.

Decision Factors for Using Composite Fillings

Composite fillings also provide an excellent seal on the affected area, so that tooth decay can be prevented. The factors that go into our decision to use this solution include:

• The size of the area that needs to be filled
• The location of the affected area in the mouth (i.e., a tooth that is heavily relied on for chewing)
• Allergies the patient might have
• The preference of the patient regarding the use of metals in the mouth
• Whether it is necessary cosmetically to have a tooth-colored filling

Interested in Composite Fillings?
Call our west Las Vegas dental office today for more information: (702) 648-1200.

Our goal is to give you a healthy, beautiful smile, and a comfortable, stress-free experience. Patient care and satisfaction are our priorities!

Call (702) 648-1200 or request an appointment, and let’s discuss your dental care needs.