Maintaining a healthy smile is essential for both oral health and confidence. When cavities or minor damage occur, composite dental fillings provide a strong, natural-looking solution. Our dentist and team offer these tooth-colored restorations to help patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.
What Are Composite Dental Fillings?
Composite fillings are made from a durable, tooth-colored resin that blends seamlessly with natural teeth. Unlike traditional metal fillings, composite materials provide an aesthetic and functional solution for restoring decayed or damaged teeth. These fillings bond directly to the tooth structure, offering long-lasting durability while preserving as much natural tooth material as possible.
The placement process is minimally invasive. After removing decay or damage, our dentist will carefully apply the composite material in layers. Each layer is hardened using a special curing light to ensure strength and stability. Once shaped and polished, the filling blends naturally with the surrounding tooth for a smooth, comfortable fit.
Benefits of Composite Fillings
Patients choose composite fillings for many reasons:
- Aesthetic appeal: The tooth-colored material blends naturally with surrounding teeth.
- Minimally invasive treatment: Composite fillings require less removal of healthy tooth structure.
- Durability and strength: The bonded material provides long-lasting support.
- Mercury-free option: Unlike metal fillings, composite materials do not contain mercury.
- Reduced sensitivity: Composite fillings insulate teeth from temperature changes, minimizing discomfort.
- Versatile application: Composite fillings can repair chips, cracks and minor cosmetic imperfections.
By choosing composite fillings at Dr. Stephanie Gruenes Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, patients can restore their teeth without compromising their smile’s natural appearance. These restorations offer a reliable, discreet solution for treating cavities and minor damage.
Long-Term Care and Maintenance
Proper oral hygiene is essential for maintaining the longevity of composite fillings. Patients should brush and floss daily, avoid excessive consumption of sugary foods and visit our dentist regularly for checkups. Avoiding habits like biting on hard objects or using teeth as tools can also help prevent damage. With good care, composite fillings can last for many years, preserving both function and appearance.
Dr. Stephanie Gruenes and our team provide high-quality composite dental fillings in Becker, Minnesota. If you have a cavity or need to replace an old filling, contact our office today at 763-262-7645 to schedule an appointment!