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We Achieve Healthy, Confident Smiles with Composite Dental Fillings
Do you have a cavity or tooth damage? Composite fillings in Brentwood, California, can repair the damage and protect your tooth from further damage. Amalgams were the go-to procedure for treating teeth in the past. Today, composite fillings are the standard because of their aesthetics, durability, and safety.
Brentwood Dental Care uses composite fillings to restore teeth at the front and back of your mouth. Schedule an appointment today with Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel to repair your tooth damage with composite fillings. Remember, tooth damage progresses without proper treatment. So, take action today to prevent the need for invasive, costly treatments in the future.
Who can benefit from composite fillings?
Dental fillings are a vital solution for patients facing various dental issues. Here’s a closer look at numerous dental problems that can be resolved with tooth fillings.
- Cavities: Dental fillings are a common treatment for patients with cavities. This minimally invasive solution repairs the decay and prevents it from progressing.
- Tooth damage: Teeth can get damaged by accidents, wear and tear, and teeth grinding (bruxism). Dental fillings can repair chips, cracks, and enamel erosion to restore functionality and aesthetics.
- Aesthetic issues: We can use composite fillings to cosmetically improve stained or gapped teeth. Composite fillings blend seamlessly with natural teeth, enhancing your teeth with stunning yet natural outcomes.
- Tooth sensitivity: Anyone experiencing tooth sensitivity from exposed roots or dentine can get a reprieve from tooth-colored fillings.
How are composite fillings placed?
Placing a composite filling is a relatively simple and quick procedure. After examining your tooth, the dentist applies a local numbing agent to ensure you don’t feel pain during treatment. The dentist will then gently remove the decayed portions of the tooth and clean the area thoroughly until all traces of harmful bacteria are gone.
The dentist then applies composite material to your tooth and sculpts it to achieve the desired shape. Next, we’ll use a special light to harden the material in minutes. The dentist will trim any rough edges and reshape the filling until your bite looks and feels natural. Finally, the filling will be polished to shine, and you can enjoy a beautiful, damage-free smile.
It only takes a single appointment to place a dental filling, and you can resume your everyday activities immediately after treatment. However, we’ll ask you to avoid hot drinks and chewy foods until you regain full mouth sensation. Otherwise, you risk biting or burning your soft tissues.
How do I maintain my composite filling?
Composite fillings can last several years with proper maintenance, which includes everyday brushing and flossing. Since composites can pick stains from foods, drinks, and other substances, avoid smoking and reduce the intake of coffee, red wine, and tomato paste-based foods. Remember to visit your dentist routinely for dental cleanings and check-ups. Lastly, wear a bespoke mouthguard to protect your teeth from teeth grinding.
Do you need a tooth-colored filling?
Composite fillings in Brentwood, CA, are excellent solutions for damaged or cosmetically unappealing teeth. If your smile could use a tooth filling, call (310) 444-9900 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Don Mungcal and Alyssa Hanel. We are accepting new patients and are glad to welcome you to our practice.