If you have ever had a cavity filled in the past, you might be familiar with dark, metallic silver fillings (amalgam). While effective, these older restorations stand out starkly against white enamel and contain trace amounts of mercury.
The days of metallic dental work are over. Modern restorative dentistry prioritizes both your health and your appearance. At Novo Care, we exclusively offer composite (tooth-colored) fillings for a safer, seamless repair.
What is a Composite Filling?
A composite filling is made from a specialized blend of durable plastic resins and fine glass particles. When you have a cavity or a minor chip in your tooth, our restorative team removes the decayed tissue and uses this flexible resin to fill the void.
The Advantages of Composite Over Silver Fillings
- Invisible Aesthetics: The primary benefit is cosmetic. We custom-blend the composite resin to perfectly match the exact shade of your natural tooth. Once polished, it is virtually impossible to tell you ever had a cavity.
- Conservative Treatment: Silver fillings require a dentist to drill away a significant portion of the healthy tooth to create a “pocket” to hold the metal. Composite resin, however, chemically bonds directly to the tooth surface. This means we can preserve much more of your natural tooth structure.
- No Temperature Sensitivity: Metal expands and contracts with hot and cold foods, which can cause micro-fractures in your tooth over time. Composite resin acts as an insulator, protecting your nerve from temperature extremes.
Do not let a small cavity grow into a painful problem. Schedule your comfortable checkup at Novo Care today.