Rejuvenated Smile Through Composite Restorations 

Oral aesthetics play a crucial role in your overall appearance. The way your teeth and gums appear and align can make a major difference. Cosmetic dentistry helps you achieve the desired smile that can boost confidence. And composite restorations are one such aesthetic fillings that are popular among millions worldwide. 

The cosmetic dentist in South Reno, NV, and their team provide high-precision composite restorations that are durable and long-lasting, restoring the spark in your smile. 

An introduction to composite restorations

A composite restoration is a tooth-colored filling made up of a mixture of plastic and glass. They can restore your tooth’s integrity after enduring damage from cavities, injuries, or bruxism (teeth grinding). Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of your smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

Composite restorations have versatile application

Dental composites are increasingly popular since they can be used for:

• Filling cavity of carious or decayed teeth
• Restoring gaps between teeth (diastema)
• Repairing cracked or broken teeth
• Restoring chipped teeth
• Reshaping minor imperfections of your teeth
• Restoring teeth worn out due to attrition or masticatory forces 

Composite restorations offer several benefits 

Composite restorations are apparently one of the most widely used dental restorations due to the following benefits:

• Increased strength and resilience 
• Natural appearance since tooth-colored and blend well
• Virtually indestructible due to its ability to resist fracture
• Less time-consuming (requires a single visit)
• Adaptable to minor or major cosmetic flaws 

Getting composite restoration is a simple process 

Composite restorations are simple outpatient procedures. It involves the following steps: 

• Your dentist may administer local anesthesia if the concerned tooth exhibits increased sensitivity. The anesthetic will numb the area and ease pain and discomfort.
• An appropriate composite shade will be selected that closely matches your natural teeth.
• The tooth will be isolated with a rubber dam to prevent moisture, cleaned, and air dried.
• The affected tooth will be prepared by excavating the carious tissue.
• Your dentist will etch the tooth and apply a bonding agent to establish a micromechanical bond. 
• The composite will be placed one layer after the other and will be cured using an LED light. This helps to harden the composite.
• The restoration will be shaped and polished to provide a proper form and finish to the treated tooth.
• Your dentist will check your bite for any high points to make sure you are comfortable with the restoration. 

Final note  

Injury, cavities, and tooth grinding are the main causes of tooth deterioration. With composite restorations, you can regain the structural integrity of your tooth. They offer an excellent combination of aesthetics and durability to enhance your smile and appearance.