Chicago Composite Fillings - Chicago Cosmetic Dentists

If decay, cracking, or fractures have compromised your teeth, Chicago Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bagai can remove the affected portion of the tooth and repair the tooth utilizing a filling, thereby restoring your healthy smile. A number of filling materials are offered, including composite fillings and silver amalgam fillings. By examining the advantages and disadvantages of each filling, your Chicago cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bagai, will discuss with you the best choice based upon your tooth concerns.

Reasons to consider a filling by Dr. Bagai, Chicago Cosmetic Dentist:

Do you have teeth that are chipped?
Do you have too much space between teeth?
Are any of your teeth cracked or broken?
Have any of your teeth suffered from decay?
Have any of your teeth been worn down?

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings, the most commonly used fillings, can be closely matched to the color of your other teeth, allowing the treated tooth to blend with the rest of your teeth. Utilizing composite fillings for the more visible areas restores your smile with a natural beauty. Composite fillings, although not permanent, are very durable and will last for many years.

What to expect from a composite filling:

Generally, a composite filling may be completed in a single visit to your Chicago Cosmetic Dentist. Firstly, your tooth will be numbed. Then any decay will be removed and the tooth will be thoroughly cleaned in preparation for the new filling, utilizing a special medication if the decay was close to the nerve endings of the tooth. Finally, the new filling will be positioned, filed and polished so that your tooth looks and feels its best. Following treatment, your Chicago Cosmetic dentist will provide you with care instructions for your new filling. By maintaining good oral hygiene and regular visits to your Chicago Dentist, you will protect your new fillings. Please note that sensitivity to heat or cold is normal initially following a composite filling; this sensitivity should decline over time as your teeth adjust to the filling.