Composite Tooth-Colored Fillings, a Long-Lasting Cavity Protection

Cavities have the potential to destroy your teeth and ruin your smile. Prompt cavity treatment can curtail the spread of decay and restore your dental health. Dr. Vidya Suri treats decay with composite resin mercury-free fillings at Frisco Elm Dental, Little Elm, Texas. Composite resin fillings are strong, long-lasting, and effective in treating small to moderate-sized cavities and can even be used to repair small chips and cracks in your teeth to enhance their appearance.

Positive Aspects of Composite Fillings

Composite fillings offer distinct advantages over other types, making them a better fit for many people. These advantages include:

• Visual appeal – A tooth-colored composite filling will blend in with the color of your natural teeth, making it hardly noticeable when you smile
• Strength and durability – Composite fillings form a tight bond with your teeth, making them less likely to come loose or fall off. The resin material helps strengthen your tooth structure, making it more resilient against chips and cracks. These aspects make composite fillings suitable for both front and back teeth
• Quick and easy application – Composite fillings don’t require extensive drilling or removal of tooth enamel for application, making it a faster and easier procedure
• Easy maintenance – Maintaining tooth-colored fillings are easy. All they need is regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleaning to stay in good shape
• Mercury and metal-free – Composite fillings are mercury and metal-free and pose no risk to your gums or teeth

Longevity of Composite Fillings

Composite fillings provide long-lasting cavity protection. With proper care, these fillings can last up to 10 years before needing repairs or replacement, depending on their use. Their durable composition can withstand years of grinding and chewing all kinds of food. 

Certain behaviors, however, can cause damage to your fillings as well as your teeth. Such behaviors include nail biting, teeth grinding, smoking, chewing on ice or other hard objects, and using your teeth like tools to open bottles or packages. 

To schedule an appointment for composite filling cavity treatment, contact Frisco Elm Dental, Little Elm, TX, at (214) 705-7100.

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Dr. Vidya Suri

Dr. Vidya Suri is a dedicated and experienced dentist with over a decade of practice. She earned her dental degree from the prestigious University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. She is a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence. Dr. Suri is passionate about creating beautiful smiles and improving patients' quality of life. Her practice is known for its accessibility, offering flexible scheduling and cost-effective treatments. Patients trust her for her compassionate care and expertise in both oral health and cosmetic dentistry.

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Dr. Tran

Dr. Tran brings over 15 years of comprehensive experience in general dentistry to our practice. He graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in 2006 and completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Dental Branch in Houston. His commitment to empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles, including dental health, underscores his dedication and trustworthiness. Dr. Tran is an active member of several professional dental associations, reflecting his expertise and authority in the field.