Brushing and flossing your teeth, paying attention to your diet, and seeing your dentist for regular checkups can take a big bite out of your cavity risk. However, if one still forms on a tooth, it can be treated with a dental filling. The filling is meant to replace the amount of tooth that had to be removed because of decay. In order to fill this space, your dentist will use a composite resin material. This is a break from the past, as a filling used to consist of a metal material. Composite resin boasts advantages in terms of its look, and its function, which is why your dentist prefers to use it for the restorative dental procedure.
1. It Is Better For Your Appearance
One reason composite resin is more popular than metal is for how it looks. The material can have a look that is similar to your own tooth structure, with its color even being blended to fit in with the surrounding enamel.
2. It Can Bond Directly To Your Tooth Structure
With metal fillings, you could find yourself with a small amount of space between the filling and the tooth. This is especially true as, over time, the filling could shift, or adjust in size due to temperature changes. This is a problem, as bacteria can find their way into those spaces. Composite resin can bond directly with your tooth.
3. It Is Less Likely To Change Size Due To Temperature Extremes
The movement of metal in temperature extremes – expanding and constricting – can jeopardize the secure fit of the filling, and make your tooth sensitive. Composite resin is less affected, so these problems do not occur.
