Remove Decay, Restore Your Smile with Discreet and Safe Composite Fillings

Do you suspect a cavity? Get your healthy smile back with composite fillings placed at Kelli Brady DDS. Cavity treatment with white fillings is a minimally invasive and painless procedure completed in just one visit. 

Don’t let a cavity or minor tooth decay compromise your smile’s aesthetics and function. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kelli Brady, and watch your tooth decay disappear to reveal a beautiful, cavity-free smile. 

The composite filling procedure

Placing a composite filling is quite a straightforward procedure and is often completed in one visit unless your case is unique. The treatment is also minimally invasive and painless.

Before repairing your tooth with a filling, we’ll take dental X-rays to ensure only a filling is needed. If so, we’ll numb your tooth with local anesthetics to ensure you don’t feel pain during treatment. Your dentist will then remove the decayed or damaged portion before cleaning the area thoroughly to remove all traces of unwanted bacteria. 

Next, the doctor will layer composite material into the cavity and harden each layer with a special light. Then, the dentist will shape and contour the filled tooth to create a natural look. Before you go, we’ll check your bite to ensure it feels comfortable and natural.

Benefits of composite fillings

For decades, amalgam fillings were the standard treatment for cavities. However, advancements in dentistry have introduced safer and more effective alternatives, like composites for tooth restoration. Composite fillings provide the following advantages: made from a blend of acrylic plastic and finely ground glass particles.

  • Natural appearance: Composite can be customized to match the shade of natural teeth, making them barely noticeable. 
  • Safety: Composites are created from non-toxic, biocompatible materials, making them a safe alternative for smile restoration. 
  • Conservative: Placing a composite filling involves removing a small portion of your enamel, leaving much of the natural structure intact.
  • Versatility: Composite fillings can correct numerous dental issues, including chipped, discolored, worn-down, and damaged teeth.
  • Temperature-resistant: Composites have insulating properties that help keep them intact despite temperature changes in the mouth. This way, you can enjoy hot and cold drinks, and your fillings won’t crack or weaken due to contracting and expanding. 

Composite fillings are incredibly resilient and can last 7-10 years but with proper maintenance. Maintain your fillings by observing optimal oral hygiene and visiting a dentist every six months. Lastly, wear a mouthguard if you brux teeth, and refrain from smoking since this can stain your composites. 

Overcome tooth damage with composite fillings!

Are you losing the battle against cavities? Consider composite fillings from Kelli Brady DDS. To get started, call our offices in Norwood, NJ (201) 806-6866 or New York, NY (646) 692-0227. Your cavity-free smile awaits!