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Composite Resins
Strength for Your Smile
If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to decayed, disfigured,
or discolored teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins.
A composite resin is simply a silicon dioxide-filled tooth-colored plastic
mixture that can restore teeth to an attractive, healthy state. Composite
resins represent several advantages to the patient compared with traditional
silver fillings. First, Dr. Shannon is an experienced, meticulous artisan,
able to blend composite shades and shapes so as to match the original
teeth nearly perfectly. Second, the tooth-composite bond actually serves
to support the remaining tooth structure, preventing breakage and 
providing
insulation against temperature changes. Finally, average-sized and small-sized
composites have demonstrated similar duration to silver fillings--seven
to ten years.
Simply Beautiful
And what's more, resin placement is simple. We'll simply prepare the teeth to be filled by removing decayed areas and cleaning all surfaces; layer the composite onto the teeth, hardening each layer with a special light; shape it to fit your natural dentition characteristics; then polishes it to prevent staining and early wear. Depending on the size of the filling and location of the composite, this process may require 10 to 20 minutes longer than what's needed for a traditional silver filling. Although some patients notice a bit of post-placement sensitivity, this is temporary. The only caution we usually mention is that coffee, tea, and other staining types of foods and beverages may discolor your composites unless you ask to have them coated with a clear plastic sealant.
