Tooth Colored Fillings in Gurgaon

What are Composite Fillings? – Tooth Coloured Fillings in Gurgaon

Tooth-colored or composite fillings are a popular dental filling option for adults. They are made of a quartz and glass mixture in a resin medium that produces a natural-looking material.

The composite material bonds directly to the tooth, making it more tooth-preserving. Unlike traditional amalgam or silver fillings, we do not have to trim more of your natural tooth structure. We must remove and restore the decayed portion with a tooth-colored filling. This property makes it a popular choice for adult dental fillings.

Composite fillings are often used to repair minor to medium-sized cavities, chips, or cracks in teeth. In the information provided below let us discuss the advantages of tooth-colored fillings – brought to you by The Dental Villa Gurugram 

Advantages of Tooth Coloured Fillings in Gurgaon

Aesthetics

Tooth-colored fillings exactly mimic the natural tooth, making them less noticeable, unlike traditional silver amalgam fillings. Composite fillings enhance your overall aesthetics, increasing your self-esteem and confidence. 

Versatile

Tooth-colored fillings can restore teeth with tooth decay, minor cracks, and chips. They are one of the most versatile, quick, and easy ways to restore teeth.

Conservative

Trimming the tooth like we used for traditional fillings is unnecessary here. Tooth-colored fillings directly bond to the tooth, meaning removing a healthy tooth structure is less required. 

Reduced sensitivity

Composite fillings are less likely to cause tooth sensitivity than other fillings, and post-procedure complications are less common in tooth-colored fillings. 

Strength 

Composite fillings are strong and durable and can withstand moderate chewing forces.

Procedure for Tooth Coloured Fillings in Gurgaon

• Our team of cosmetic dentists at The Dental Villa Gurugram will comprehensively examine your current dental status before starting the treatment. 
• The caries is removed with the help of particular hand and rotary instruments to disinfect the tooth thoroughly. 
• Once the decay is removed, the tooth is prepared to receive the composite by etching it with a special gel to strengthen the bonding. 
• After preparing the tooth, the composite material is placed on it, and our cosmetic dentists mold it to its exact shape.
• Once the exact shape, size, and form are achieved, we use a special light to harden the material. 

Aftercare of Tooth Coloured Fillings in Gurgaon

Avoid putting pressure 

Do not put excess pressure on the treated tooth for a day. Refrain from eating from the side of the treated tooth for 24 hours. Direct chewing or biting onto food items during the initial hours can put excess pressure on the filling. The fillings take some time to set in the mouth, and unnecessary pressure during those hours can lead to damage.

Practice good oral hygiene.

Dental fillings do not require special care. Regular brushing and flossing are essential to maintain optimum hygiene. Though a tooth is treated for caries with a tooth filling, it does not mean there can’t be a recurrence. To avoid recurrence, it is advisable to maintain good oral hygiene. Brushing before bedtime is essential as there is decreased salivation during the night. Saliva acts as a natural cleanser and helps clean the tooth surface. Hydration is vital because a dry mouth is more prone to caries.  

Avoid parafunctional habits

Parafunctional habits like nail biting and chewing on pens or pencils also harm tooth fillings. Using your teeth to tear packages or open bottles should be avoided. Habits like teeth clenching are also harmful to tooth fillings. 

Bite and chew carefully

Biting can exert a significant amount of pressure on your jaws, and this bite pressure is increased significantly while eating hard food. Avoiding hard food items like candies, nuts, and ice is advised to prevent fracture of the tooth filling. 

Avoid sticky foods

Eating sticky foods too soon after a dental filling can dislodge the new filling. This doesn’t happen often and is more likely with traditional silver than tooth-colored resin fillings. 

Avoid sugary foods

Avoiding such foods is advised to prevent the recurrence of cavities. Sugar content promotes bacterial growth, leading to recurrent caries.