When you flash a smile, you can brighten someone’s day and even make an instant connection which could last a lifetime. Studies indicate that smiling elevates a person’s mood and can convey a sense of confidence. Many people feel embarrassed about showing their smile due to unsightly amalgam fillings or metal-colored fillings. Recent research shows that people with brighter smiles experience better job growth and even higher pay than folks whom conceal their smile. Your Milford cosmetic dentist, Dr. Mitchell I. Quintner, discusses the benefits of cosmetic composite fillings.
What is a Composite Filling?
Repairing areas of tooth decay used to primarily involve amalgam fillings or other materials which didn’t blend well aesthetically with smiles over the years. Luckily, with new technology, we now possess the ability to provide patients with a safe, effective means of repairing minor tooth decay with white fillings. When patients suffer from cavities or tooth decay, we can place a composite filling in the affected area to help repair the damage and strengthen the tooth.
Cosmetic Benefits of Composite Fillings
New bonding systems enable us to blend fillings with to the color of surrounding natural teeth. Additionally, these new composite fillings serve as a metal-free and mercury-free option. Fillings with mercury can potentially cause harm if the mercury enters the bloodstream. Patients typically report little or no tooth sensitivity after we place a composite filling. The use of composite fillings also allows patients to retain more tooth structure than with previous methods of repairing minor tooth decay.
A bright, white smile could increase your salary or even help land you that job during your next interview, so consider composite fillings for repairing any decayed areas. In order to protect against tooth decay, make sure you brush twice daily, floss regularly, and use an ADA-approved antimicrobial mouthrinse after brushing.
Schedule Your Composite Fillings Visit
We provide a myriad of cosmetic dentistry services including composite fillings, teeth whitening, veneers, and smile makeovers at Sensitive Care Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Contact us by calling (203) 878-6699 to schedule your appointment at our 06460 cosmetic dentistry office. We welcome patients from Milford and all neighboring communities.