The conservative, cosmetic appeal of composite dental fillings at your Brookswood, BC, dentist’s office

Modern dentists have many options for rebuilding damaged tooth structures in a way that looks, feels, and functions no differently from natural and healthy teeth. Arguably, Composite Dental Fillings for Brookswood, BC, patients and for others elsewhere represent one of the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways to restore portions of a tooth whose structure cannot be remineralised with oral hygiene modifications alone.

The process starts with Dr. Harpreet Aulakh of Smile365 Dental in Langley evaluating your mouth in consultation with you and through visible inspection and diagnostics such as imaging. If it is determined that you are an appropriate candidate for treatment with a filling to repair a cavity or area of decay, she will discuss sedative options with you as needed for your comfort. The process is well-tolerated, but Dr. Aulakh knows that every patient has different experiences at other dentist’s offices and varying levels of comfort with healthcare visits. With all fillings, the area to be treated will be thoroughly numbed, so you will not feel anything!

Any weak or diseased areas of natural tooth material are removed. Due to the properties of composite resin, Dr. Aulakh can preserve as much of the healthy, natural tooth structure as possible.

This situation is always best because a treated tooth looks, feels, and functions optimally when it is most like “what nature intended.” The resin is pliable, perfectly colour-matched to the surrounding tooth enamel, and applied in thin layers to the prepared treatment site. Dr. Aulakh blends her technical expertise and keen eye as a functional artist to shape the filling to your needs. The dental material is hardened with a curing light, and the “finishing touch” involves precise refinements and polishing the tooth for that naturally stunning translucence.

Composite resin is a great mix of beauty and brawn. The dental plastic is formulated with glass compounds designed to mimic the properties of a natural tooth; for instance, how light is reflected off the tooth’s surface. Furthermore, today’s resins are formulated, prepared, and bonded in such a way that they can withstand the forces of chewing, even the pressure placed on molars.

While composites and fillings are a great combination for many patients with dental needs, they are not universally appropriate. Dr. Aulakh will need to examine your mouth to determine your best options. Call Smile365 Dental at (604) 409-8660 to schedule your visit at the Langley office near Brookswood, BC.