All You Need to Know About Tooth Extraction
(Part 8)
We now talk about the benefits of composite resin compared to other restoration methods.
Unlike porcelain veneer placement where it takes at least 2 dentist visits to repair chipped or fractured front teeth, it takes only 1 visit to complete a composite resin bonding procedure.
This is the same thing with mercury-based amalgam fillings, however, those types of fillings are not widely used today, as the metal being used has been known to be poisonous.
Composite resin has become the filling of choice because it is safer and can blend with the natural color of the teeth.
Mercury-based amalgam fillings are also too dark colored for use on any of the front teeth like one’s incisors or canines.
We need to understand that not everyone is able to get composite resin.
For a person with a crooked smile caused either by an overbite or underbite, this is not the right treatment.
The dentist will perform a procedure which is a bite adjustment which can involve orthodontics or some other treatment that deals with any complex gaps or chips in your teeth.
Composite resin is not applicable for deep tooth cavities that started to cause toothaches.
Composite resin bonding is for those who are looking for a cosmetic solution for holes on the healthy teeth.
The dentist must possess a high degree of skill level to make a natural shape and mold for the filling. This is why it is important to choose the right dentist.
Let’s discuss next week the dependability and what to expect during a dentist visit when you undergo a composite resin procedure.