Composite Fillings & Dental Bonding Hamlin

Are you seeking an affordable, minimally invasive, and quick solution to restore minor cosmetic concerns and enhance your smile? Composite or dental bonding might be an excellent solution for you. 

Dentists used silver amalgam to treat tooth decay in the past, but modern dentistry means aesthetic solutions that don't detract from your smile. Tooth-colored fillings are made of malleable composite layered over the treated tooth. It is then hardened with a dental light and polished to perfection. 

Tooth-colored fillings blend seamlessly with your dental enamel for a beautiful restoration that doesn't draw attention to itself. 

Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

• Typically, the dentist removes less tooth enamel with composite fillings than with silver ones. 
• Unlike silver fillings, the tooth-colored option doesn't expand or contract with hot and cold foods or drinks. 
• Tooth-colored fillings do not contain mercury, which most patients prefer. 

During a dental bonding procedure, Dr. Garcia uses a tooth-colored composite resin material that we can customize to match your tooth. Composite resin consists of a mixture of minuscule glass, resin, and ceramic particles that provide the natural, translucent look of your tooth. It is also the same material we use for tooth-colored dental fillings.

Dr. Garcia applies the pliable material to your tooth and bonds it directly, hardening it with a special curing light. Finally, he polishes and shapes the tooth for a flawless finish that blends naturally with your tooth and complements your smile.

We can typically complete composite bonding in Hamlin during one visit. The procedure is not considered permanent, but it tends to be less expensive than other cosmetic treatments, such as porcelain veneers. However, the composite material will wear over time, and you’ll need to update your dental bonding after a few years, so it is not a permanent solution like dental veneers.

What Problems Does Composite Bonding Fix?

Composite bonding helps fix several cosmetic concerns, such as:

• Misshapen teeth
• Teeth that are too short or too small
• Stained or discolored teeth
• Spaces or gaps between teeth
• Cracked, chipped, or broken teeth
• Excessively worn teeth

Dental bonding offers patients a comfortable, quick, and effective way to enhance their smiles affordably.

Caring for Your Dental Bonding and Tooth-Colored Fillings

Composite resin is durable and easy to care for. You can brush and floss normally, and routine teeth cleanings with your Hamlin dentist should help to maintain your bright smile.

We recommend avoiding the habit of chewing on ice cubes or using your teeth as tools to open packages or twist off caps. These activities could damage your composite bonding or a natural tooth.

Remember to brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. 

If you want to learn more about dental bonding or replacing old silver fillings with our tooth-colored option, the first step is to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Garcia to learn more.

He will discuss your smile goals with you and gather information about your teeth through a comprehensive examination and x-rays. Using this information, he’ll make recommendations about the best treatment for your needs, taking into account your budget and lifestyle. He may present you with options, and our goal is for you to feel empowered to make the best decisions for your smile and dental health.

Contact Hamlin Dental at (585) 964-2000 to schedule an appointment. Providing dental services to Brockport, Hamlin, Hilton, and the neighboring communities.