Composites / “Bonding” / Resins

• What is a composite?  Composites are “tooth-colored fillings” used to fill small to moderate sized cavities, repair chips on your front teeth and replace small to moderate sized older, silver amalgam fillings. Technology has really improved in this area of dentistry. Modern composite resins actually bond to and integrate with the tooth to rebuild it.
• How is the procedure done? Decay and/or an old, filling is removed. The composite is then placed in your tooth, sculpted and hardened with a light. The filling is then adjusted and polished. 
• Results you can expect: Your tooth colored filling will look and feel like your natural tooth. Your new filling will be bonded to your tooth which will rebuild it to its natural form and function. Quality composites can last many years with good home care.