Composite Fillings

White Composite Fillings

A composite filling is the restoration procedure of choice for treating a tooth with tooth decay. A composite is a tooth-colored filling in our Bourbonnais, IL office that is made of ceramic and plastic compounds. These fillings mimic the appearance of natural teeth and are preferred by many patients and dental professionals. Dr. Raffi Dentistry offers tooth-colored fillings that look natural in your mouth. They can replace the metallic look of silver fillings in Bourbonnais, IL. The unique mixture of materials used in composite fillings provides supreme bonding, requires less preparation, and preserves tooth structure.

The Procedure

First, the decayed portion of the tooth must be removed in order to place the filling.

Next, an adhesive is brushed onto the tooth so that the composite filling will stick.

After the adhesive is applied, several layers of composite filling are brushed on.

Finally, the filling is cured, or hardened with a light, and polished.

Benefits of Composite Fillings over Amalgam Fillings

With metal fillings, more of the tooth has to be removed in order to make room for the filling. With composite fillings, only the decayed part of the tooth must be removed and the composite can be brushed on, fitting your specific tooth shape perfectly.

Metal fillings are silver and do not blend in with the natural teeth, whereas composite fillings are matched to the color of your teeth and are unnoticeable.

Metal fillings have a tendency to discolor the areas of the tooth that it touches making the surrounding tooth structure gray. Composite fillings will go completely unnoticed and are so discreet that they can even be used to repair chips, and broken or worn teeth.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Raffi for composite fillings if you want to have a cavity filled, wish to replace a metal filling, or correct a tooth defect.