Get Long-term Cavity Protection with Composite Dental Fillings

Cavities are something many people have in common. Fortunately, cavities can be treated fairly easily to preserve your smile’s beauty. At the office of Raynald Michel, DDS, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we treat decay with composite dental fillings. Composite fillings offer long-term protection against decay, lasting in some cases for over 10 years. If you’re in need of cavity treatment, you can consult with Dr. Raynald Michel about composite fillings.

What You Should Know about Composite Fillings 

Composite fillings are a mixture of resin material and powdered quartz or glass. They’re 100% biocompatible with your teeth and gums and contain no mercury or metals to trigger allergies. In addition to treating decay, composite fillings can repair minor tooth damage like chips or cracks in your teeth. 

When it comes to esthetics, composite fillings are more popular than silver amalgam fillings due to their tooth-colored appearance, which blends in with your natural teeth. You won’t be flashing metal every time you open your mouth! Tooth-colored fillings are definitely more compatible with your smile!

Protective Qualities of Composite Dental Fillings

The composite resin material is quite moldable and bonds easily with the enamel of your teeth, forming a tight seal against future cavities. Composite fillings are also quite durable and capable of withstanding years of biting and chewing. With proper care, your fillings can last 10-plus years, strengthening and protecting your teeth against further infection. 

Other qualities include:

• Less drilling – Composite fillings don’t require extensive drilling as the resin material bonds directly with your tooth to create a barrier against decay. With less drilling, more of the tooth structure is preserved
• Shorter treatment – After removing the decay and applying the resin material to your teeth, Dr. Michel cures it with a special light to expedite the bonding process. This shortens your treatment time
• Reduced tooth sensitivity – Composite resin fillings insulate your teeth to reduce tooth sensitivity when eating or drinking hot or cold foods and beverages

Tooth-Colored Fillings Near Me

Call Dr. Raynald Michel at our Fort Lauderdale, FL, dental office at (954) 563-5800 to schedule an appointment for composite filling cavity treatment. 

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