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Strong, effective and aesthetic

Today, with the higher standards of tooth care available, regular dental and hygiene check-ups, our knowledge of good and bad foods and the wide range of dental products on the market, our teeth are generally healthier and stronger than ever before.

Despite this, there are very few people who won’t require a filling at some point in their lives.

Why choose composite?

Composite is now a very popular choice for fillings, due to the aesthetic qualities. Unlike silver amalgam, a composite filling actually bonds to the tooth, requiring less removal of the tooth and increasing strength. Also, composite does not contain mercury, which is a cause of concern for some patients.

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Why do I need a filling?

You may need a filling for various reasons. Most often it is because of a decay in the tooth, however excessive biting of fingernails or grinding of the teeth can cause wear. They can also be damaged by hard food items or when biting on hard objects. Please contact us for more information and to discuss how we can help.

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Can a filling ever look natural?

For aesthetic reasons, many people now opt for composite resin (tooth coloured) fillings.

First introduced in the 1960s, composite fillings are a mixture of plastic and glass (silicon dioxide). The resin is white in colour, giving it a natural look which blends very well with your natural teeth.

Due to the fact that white fillings were generally considered softer and therefore less hard wearing than amalgam, composite fillings were originally only used in the back teeth.

Today, with more modern materials now available, composite is suitable for use in all teeth and has proved just as strong and durable as amalgam.

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Any other questions?

For more information on bridges, please contact our patient coordinator, Jaime, on 01452 727 665 or [email protected].

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