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For people who have cracked or decayed teeth, a composite filling can give them back the confidence to smile. Composite fillings are a filling that matches the patient’s teeth colour and blends with their natural teeth. When you get a cavity, your dentist will probably advise you to get a filling to avoid infection and shore up your tooth. These fillings can be of various kinds, of which composite filling is one. The compost fillings are the ones that will match the colour since the material can be customized to match the shade of your teeth.
It also takes longer for a composite filling to be placed than a metal filling because it requires keeping the tooth clean and dry as the dentist fills the cavity. Composite fillings are becoming more popular than amalgam or gold fillings because they match your teeth’ exact colour, making your smile more attractive. Apart from cavity filling, composite material, like compost resin, can also be used to fix chipped or broken teeth.
How long does a composite filling last?
Even though composite fillings are durable, it comes with an expiry date. Many studies show that a composite filling can last upto seven years. If you are someone who takes extreme care of their fillings, it can last ten years at most. However, if you are a high-risk cavity person, the composite filling might not last as long. To ensure that you get the most out of your composite filling, you should make it a point to visit your dentists regularly.
When should you get a dental filling?
Visiting your dentists regularly is as important as taking care of your teeth at home. So if you are looking for signs of when you should get your composite fillings, here are some scenarios where you should consider it:
- Bleeding gums
If you are experiencing gum bleedings, you should visit your dentists, who might recommend you get fillings. The bleeding gums might result from tooth decay, gingivitis or other tooth-gum-related diseases. Looking at the problem, your dentists will know whether a composite filling can fix it.
- Pain
If you are experiencing tooth pain or even sensitivity while drinking or eating cold or hot food, it might be time to get your dental filling. Pain is caused mainly by decayed teeth, so the composite filling can save your tooth from further decaying and reduce its pain.
- Bad breath
It might not be as common as the other two signs, but it can be related to cavities, and getting a dental filling can save your teeth, reducing bad breath.