Choose a Natural Looking Alternative - the Composite Filling

1. Choose a Natural Looking Alternative - the Composite Filling Most people have fillings of one sort or another but today, because we are much more conscious of our smile, we can choose a natural looking alternative - the composite or tooth-coloured filling. Many patients do not realise they need a filling, which is another reason why regular check-ups are so important. You need a filling when decay causes a cavity - or hole - in your teeth. White filings can be used in the front or the back of the mouth. They are the ideal, natural-looking way, to restore strength and function to damaged teeth. Your dentist can build up cracked or chipped teeth with a white filing to restore each tooth to its original look and feel or, it can be used to close gaps, reshape uneven or short teeth and filling cavities caused by tooth decay. A procedure for minor dental corrections, white fillings offers a quick and affordable way to correct a variety of dental situations such as: Cracks Chips Closing gaps between teeth Reshaping short or uneven teeth Tooth decay and the filling of cavities Discoloration Replace metal or amalgam fillings If left untreated, bacteria can work its way into the tooth and cause painful infection and disease. It can also lead to tooth loss. It is important to deal with any dental problems as soon as possible to stop them becoming more serious.