Top 5 Benefits of Restoring Your Teeth with Biocompatible Composite Fillings

Brighton Dental treats you as a whole, meaning we pay attention to what we put in your mouth. Our holistic dental care extends to all aspects of our practice, including minor procedures like composite fillings. Our focus is on treating your cavity and ensuring the overall health of your entire system.

Mainstream dentists use amalgam fillings to treat tooth decay. Metal or mercury-laden restorations have no place in our dentistry. Instead, Dr. Paige Woods and the team use biocompatible composite fillings that don’t harm your body.

Why composite fillings?

Amalgam fillings were the standard treatment of decay until a decade ago. These fillings are created from a mixture of metals, such as tin, copper, silver, and 50% mercury. As a holistic-centered office, we know the risks associated with metal, especially mercury, in the body. Instead of metal fillings, we use composites created from tooth-colored and biocompatible materials. 

The following are reasons why we love composite fillings.

1. Biocompatibility: Our fillings don’t contain metal or other toxic substances. Unlike other plastics, these fillings are made from finely ground glass and acrylic plastic that is free of BPA. Composites are non-toxic and don’t release any harmful chemicals to your body. Besides, unlike metal restorations, they are body-safe and don’t cause any adverse reactions to your body. 
2. Minimally invasive procedure: Placing composite fillings is a conservative procedure that preserves the natural tooth structure. Unlike traditional metal fillings, which often require the removal of more healthy tooth material to create a suitable space for the filling, composite fillings bond directly to the tooth. So, we only remove a small portion of the decayed/damaged part. 
3. Life-looking results: Composite fillings align with our biomimetic approach, which aims to mimic nature as closely as possible. These fillings are made from tooth-colored materials, allowing them to resemble teeth’s natural color and appearance closely. The outcomes are virtually undetectable once we restore your smile with composite fillings. 
4. Durability: Composites are moldable in their raw form, making them easier to apply to the tooth. However, once composite fillings bond with your tooth, they become solid and long-lasting and can last well over a decade with proper care. 
5. Better thermal insulation: Composites are made from non-metal materials with low thermal conductivity. This means they don’t readily transfer heat or cold, providing better insulation when consuming cold or hot substances. The thermal resistance of composites helps protect the tooth from cracks and fractures that may occur due to natural tooth movements.

While composite fillings are effective in treating decay, we emphasize prevention to avoid tooth decay in the future. We educate our patients about good oral habits and lifestyle choices that promote optimal oral and overall health. Holistic dentistry is about preventing dental issues in the first place rather than waiting to treat them. 

Restore your smile with biocompatible fillings!

Composite fillings are durable, natural-looking, and don’t harm your body like metal fillings. If you’d like to restore your smile with tooth fillings in San Diego, California, call (619) 831-8559 to schedule an appointment with Brighton Dental. 

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