Repairing Teeth with Composite Resin (Part 6)
How Dependable Is Composite Resin Technology? According to the American Dental Association or ADA, this safe and effective technique was invented more than half a century ago and has become widely available for about 40 years.
It’s an efficient and dependable process due to the nature of the fillings, thus making it easier for you and your dentist to go about it.
It is straightforward and lasts about an hour or so with a typical dental walk-in visit or appointment. It can serve as effective filling material or a reliable bonding agent for veneers.
What Happens During Your Visit? The treatment involves removing some of the surface enamel to make the composite resin bond better with your tooth or teeth. It’s also for this reason that it’s discouraged for you to put in fillings repeatedly on the same tooth because it gets drilled over and over until the cavity widens too big for the filling to stick.
The drilling nevertheless allows the dentist to shape the composite resin on your tooth effectively. Afterwards, a bonding agent is applied, then, the resin filling itself. It is cured with a special light then finished off with a teeth polishing.
What Aftercare Is Needed? Today’s modern composite resin material is tough enough to last without regular aftercare. You won’t need to call your dentist or get follow-up visits for the sake of maintenance.
However, make sure to attend your regular dental checkups every 6 months and observe daily oral care (brushing 2-3 times a day, flossing, and gargling with mouthwash) as a top priority. Certain brands can improve your gum strength by 45 percent for gumline maintenance. You should also not bite down on ice or hard foods to prevent teeth breakage. (To be continued)