Composite Resin Filling: An Exceptional Cavity Treatment

The last thing you want to hear from your dentist is, “You’ve got a cavity.” Fortunately, Dr. Brian Orcutt offers exceptional cavity treatment through composite resin fillings. Composite fillings have been used for years to treat decay with successful results. To keep your smile looking natural and appealing, white fillings seal your teeth discreetly against future infection and decay. Orcutt Family Dentistry is the place to go for composite filling cavity treatment in Fair Oaks, California. Here’s what you should know about composite fillings.   

Advantages of Composite Fillings

Getting cavities is no light thing. Untreated decay has the potential to cause extensive damage to your teeth. Dr. Brian Orcutt and our team encourage patients to act quickly when decay hits. Prompt cavity treatment will curtail the damage and keep decay from spreading. A composite filling is one of the best ways to treat decay and protect your smile for the future. 

Composite fillings are composed of plastic resin material mixed with powdered glass. They’re metal and mercury-free and won’t pose a health risk. The composite filling procedure can be completed in one dental visit. Dr. Orcutt will remove the decay and clean and dry your tooth in preparation for a filling. Then, we’ll apply the resin mixture to your tooth in layers, completely covering the area where the decay was removed. We’ll dry each layer with a blue light to harden the filling. When your tooth is filled, we’ll sculpt the filling to the shape of your tooth for a natural appearance. Then, we’ll floss and polish your tooth to make it look new. 

Here are some of the advantages of treating decay with composite fillings:

• Natural Appearance

Composite fillings come in different shades of white to blend naturally with your tooth enamel. By matching the filling to the color of your tooth, Dr. Orcutt can make it blend in with your smile and disappear. No one will be able to tell you’ve had cavity treatment.

• Direct Bonding 

When applied to teeth, the resin mixture bonds directly with tooth enamel to strengthen its structure while sealing out future decay. Composite fillings also insulate teeth against sensitivity to temperature changes in the mouth.

• Preservation of Tooth Structure

A composite filling doesn’t require extensive drilling, as the resin mixture bonds directly with your tooth. Less drilling means less tooth enamel is removed. Your tooth stays stronger as more of its natural structure is preserved.  

• Durability and Longevity

Composite fillings are good for front or back teeth due to their strength and durability. With good oral care, they can last up to 10 years. Good oral hygiene and good dietary and lifestyle habits can keep your fillings strong long-term. Treating teeth with composite fillings restores their health, function, and beauty.

Composite Fillings Near Me 

To schedule a composite filling cavity treatment consultation at Orcutt Family Dentistry in Fair Oaks, California, contact Dr. Brian Orcutt today at (916) 963-9986.

Dr. Brian Orcutt, DDS
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Dr. Brian Orcutt graduated from CSU, Sacramento, with a degree in Biological Science and Chemistry before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2004. As one of Sacramento’s most experienced laser dentists, he holds certifications in Invisalign, CEREC same-day-crowns, VIVOS sleep apnea therapy, and Oral Conscious Sedation. Having completed Master-level training in many of these areas and numerous hours of continuing education in others, Dr. Orcutt is a member of the ADA, CDA, Sacramento District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, VIVOS, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

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