Composite fillings (natural tooth colored fillings) are used to repair a tooth that is decayed or fractured and are the most widely used along with silver amalgam. Bonita Del Rey Dental Care is a metal free practice that uses only natural looking filings, crowns and other restorative dentistry procedures to ensure excellent dental health and aesthetic results.

Because composite fillings more closely match your natural teeth, they are the best choice for a healthy beautify smile.

Although highly durable, composite fillings are not permanent and may someday have to be replaced just like other dental restorations.

Reasons for composite fillings:

• Chipped teeth
• Closing space between two teeth
• Cracked or broken teeth
• Decayed teeth
• Worn teeth

How are composite fillings made?
Most composite fillings take just one appointment. After numbing the tooth, we gently remove decay and thoroughly clean and prepare the tooth before filling the tooth. If the decay is near the nerve of the tooth, we apply a special medication for added comfort. The composite filling is then placed, shaped, and polished, which restores your tooth to its original shape and function.

You will be given care instructions at the conclusion of your treatment. As always, proper diet, good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are the keys to extending the life of your composite fillings and your winning smile.