A composite filling is a tooth-coloured plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are an Oxford cosmetic dentistry procedure that shows significant improvements of the smile by changing the colour of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
How is a white filling placed?
Following preparation, the Oxford dentist places the composite in layers; typically using a light specialized to harden each layer. When the process is finished, the Oxford dentist will shape the composite to fit the tooth. The Oxford dentistry surgeon then polishes the composite to prevent staining and early wear.
What are the cost of white fillings?
Prices vary between which Oxford dentistry you choose, sometimes white fillings can cost twice the price of silver fillings. Most Oxford dental insurance plans cover the cost of the composite up to the price of a silver filling, with the patient paying the difference. White fillings are continuing to improve so more and more Oxford dental insurance companies will likely increase their coverage costs.
What are the advantages of white fillings?
Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites, since Oxford dentists can blend shades to create a colour nearly identical to that of the actual tooth. Therefore they are hardly noticeable and give the patient confidence. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.
What’s the disadvantages of white fillings?
After receiving a composite, a patient may experience postoperative sensitivity. Also, the shade of the composite can change slightly if the patient drinks tea, coffee or other staining foods. The Oxford dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the colour from changing if a patient is particularly concerned about tooth colour. Another way to solve this is to have teeth whitening oxford after they stain. This comes at a extra cost. Composites tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.