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7 Positive Attributes of Composite Resin Fillings
Composite resin fillings are known for their effectiveness in treating decay and natural tooth-colored appearance, keeping your smile at its best. Composite restorations are a mix of plastic resin material and powdered glass with no metal or mercury-added, another positive aspect of this filling. Dr. Trish Barsanti and our staff at Barsanti Dental Group offer composite fillings to our Arcata, California, patients.
The following attributes make composite white fillings great for restoring your smile.
1. Bonds Directly with Your Tooth
Composite resin fillings are applied to your tooth after decay has been removed. The filling bonds directly with your tooth enamel to support and strengthen your decayed tooth. Composite fillings form a tight seal around your teeth to keep out bacteria and debris that can cause further harm. In this way, Dr. Barsanti uses composite fillings to prevent cavities in the future.
2. Mercury & Metal-Free
Many patients appreciate that composite white fillings are metal—and mercury-free. They make good choices for people with metal allergies and pose no risk to overall health.
3. Less Drilling
Composite fillings require less drilling for their application, which means less of your tooth’s natural structure will be removed. Your tooth is less likely to crack or break with more tooth structure intact. Once bonded to your tooth, the filling will bolster its structure, providing extra protection against future damage.
4. Quick, Easy Application
Getting a composite filling is quick and easy and can be completed in one dental visit. Dr. Barsanti will remove the decay and clean and disinfect your tooth. Then, we’ll apply the resin mixture in layers, molding it to your tooth’s shape. Each layer is cured with UV light to harden it in place. After placing the last layer, we’ll make any necessary adjustments to your bite and polish your tooth, making it as good as new.
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5. Versatility
In addition to treating decay, Dr. Barsanti can use composite fillings as dental bonding to repair chips, dents, and cracks in your teeth, cover stains, or close small tooth gaps. We can also rebuild a broken tooth with this resin mixture so it can support a dental crown.
6. Reduces Tooth Sensitivity
Amalgam fillings contract and expand with temperature changes in your mouth, which can cause the filling to come loose after some time. This can lead to tooth sensitivity. In contrast, composite fillings insulate your teeth, so you can consume hot and cold beverages and foods with less risk of sensitivity.
7. Natural Appearance
Composite fillings with a natural tooth-colored appearance won’t ruin your smile’s aesthetics. Dr. Barsanti can even match the color of your filling to the color of your tooth so that it blends in seamlessly, retaining your smile’s natural appearance.
Composite Filling Cavity Treatment Near Me
To schedule an appointment for composite filling cavity treatment in Arcata, CA, contact Dr. Trish Barsanti from Barsanti Dental Group at (707) 388-3880.
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Dr. Trish Barsanti is a Humboldt State University graduate and obtained her dental degree from UCLA. Since the beginning of her dental career, her focus has been on educating patients and giving back to the community. She now practices at Barsanti Dental Group, which was set up by her father-in-law, Dr. Ronald Barsanti, in 1968. Dr. Barsanti is a member of associations like the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, California Dental Association, and Arcata Chamber of Commerce. She has received special recognition in public health dentistry, periodontics, implants, orofacial pain, removable prosthodontics, operative dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial pathology.