Is your tooth compromised by decay? Have you been told you need a dental filling? The good news is that dental fillings stop tooth decay in its tracks before it can become a more significant problem.
At Arcadia Dentistry, we aim to provide the best options for your smile, so we use tooth-colored composite resin for dental fillings. Tooth-colored fillings provide durability and don't compromise the aesthetics of your smile. Here's what you should know.
Deciphering Tooth Decay
Many think sugar is the sole cause of tooth decay and cavities. The truth is that sugar only fuels the bacteria that cause decay. Here's what happens.
Your mouth is filled with all kinds of bacteria, some good and some not. When you ingest sugar, the bacteria responsible for tooth decay consume it and then produce a byproduct—acid. The acid produced by the bacteria erodes tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.
Your dentist must remove areas of decay, leaving holes or cavities in your tooth to be filled with composite resin, which restores it to health and protects it.
The Advantages of Tooth-Colored Fillings in Phoenix, AZ
Composite resin fillings offer several advantages over the metal fillings we used in the past.
- Durable — Composite fillings are bonded directly to your tooth, making them strong and durable.
- Conservative — Composite fillings preserve more natural tooth structure as we don't have to remove as much to place them.
- Predictable — Metal reacts to temperature changes in the mouth, pulling away from the tooth and allowing bacteria inside. Composite resin doesn't respond to temperature.
- Aesthetic — We can custom-shade composite resin to blend seamlessly with your tooth so your filling doesn't compromise your smile.
Contact Arcadia Dentistry
Contact your Phoenix dentist at (602) 957-2170 for more information about tooth-colored composite fillings. For top-quality care, consider Arcadia Dentistry Phoenix, AZ, where your smile is our priority.