Preventive dentistry is about looking after your teeth and gums to stop problems developing before they become bigger and more costly to fix. Composite fillings are one of the greatest ways to practice preventive dental care. These tooth-colored restorations help fix cavities and keep your natural teeth healthy, functional and attractive for the long haul.

Composite fillings are used to repair small to moderate cavities caused by tooth decay. A cavity occurs when the rotting section of the tooth is removed and replaced with a filling to prevent the injury from extending deeper into the tooth structure. If treatment is delayed, a small cavity may get larger and cause intense pain, infection, root canal procedures or tooth loss.

A big advantage of composite fillings is that they may bond directly to the tooth. Unlike certain traditional filling materials, composite resin bonds to the natural tooth structure, adding strength and stability. Composite fillings are conservative and preventive alternatives because this bonding process generally allows our North York dentists to save more healthy tooth tissue following treatment.

Another big plus is that they seem natural. Composite fillings blend in so well with the colour of your natural teeth that they are almost unnoticeable whether you smile, speak or laugh. This cosmetic advantage encourages many people to come in sooner rather than later and not wait if they’re apprehensive about having dental work done.