Tooth-Coloured Fillings & Composite Restorations
A painless cosmetic solution for a smile you'll love
In the realm of modern dentistry, the quest for the perfect smile often involves not only impeccable oral hygiene but also the artistry of restorative procedures. Enter tooth-coloured fillings and composite restorations — a cutting-edge approach that transcends traditional dentistry, offering a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality.
Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Tooth-coloured fillings, also known as composite fillings, have emerged as a beacon of progress in the dental world. Crafted from a mixture of resin and fine glass particles, these fillings not only match the natural colour of your teeth but also provide structural integrity.
What is Tooth Bonding?
Teeth bonding, or dental composite bonding, is a cosmetic dental procedure used to improve the appearance of teeth and restore a beautiful smile. A composite resin is applied to the tooth and hardened with a curing ultraviolet light. Some ways tooth bonding can improve your smile:
Reasons to Choose Composite Filling
The Dental Bonding Process
- 1The first stage is to select a shade of composite material that best matches the colour of the tooth.
- 2Having chosen the colour and prepared the tooth, we apply the putty-like material and mould it into shape. The soft bonding material is hardened using a painless laser.
- 3Once the tooth bonding materials have hardened, we make final cosmetic adjustments and polish it to match the look and texture of your teeth.
- 4A tooth can normally be bonded in a single 30–60-minute visit. The lifespan of dental bonding is typically 5–10 years.
Who is a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Bonding?
Ideal candidates for tooth bonding are those that are happy with the overall colour and appearance of their teeth, but simply need a tooth repaired that's discoloured, damaged, or oddly shaped.
Minor Damage and Misshapen Teeth: Tooth bonding is ideal for those who have generally healthy teeth but have incurred slight damage, like a chipped front tooth, or a visible tooth that has a shape or length that's unesthetic.
Localized Tooth Discoloration: While tooth bonding can address discoloration in a single tooth, those with widespread discoloration should consider getting their teeth professionally whitened before bonding.
