Dental Fillings
Posted August 17, 2015 by Wager-Evans Dental

What is a Composite Filling?
A composite filling is a plastic resin and glass mixture that is the same color as natural teeth. Rather than have a gold or silver filling show when you open your mouth to talk or eat, the composite blends with your teeth and is generally unnoticeable. Composite fillings are good for small to mid-sized cavities, and are commonly the filling of choice for front teeth. However, if you are a chronic bruxer (you have the habit of grinding and clenching your back teeth together) you may consider gold fillings, as they are the strongest filling available. With that said, composite resins are strong, durable, and long-lasting.
Versatility
Composite resin is a versatile material that is not only used for fillings. It is the same material that dentists use for composite bonding. Dental bonding can be used for the following reasons:
- To whiten teeth that don’t respond to bleaching
- To mask craze lines or fractures
- To fix broken teeth
- To fill gaps between teeth
- To lengthen worn-down teeth