Why Tooth-Colored Composite Resin Fillings Are a Great Option For Your Child

Tooth-colored composite fillings are the natural evolution in treating tooth decay. They provide a natural appearance and leave behind many of the adverse side effects that were present with metal amalgam fillings of yesteryear. If you are in the Greensboro, North Carolina area and looking for a pediatric dentist who offers composite fillings, please visit Dr. Sona Isharani at Triad Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Isharani would love to discuss some of the benefits of this filling for your child.

Prevent Future Dental Health Concerns

When your child is suffering from tooth decay, you will want to get that remedied as soon as possible. If tooth decay is allowed to progress, severe dental health complications can arise as the condition gets more serious. In addition, if your child is suffering from tooth decay, it is possible they also have developed some stage of gum disease that can also progress to more severe stages. Make sure and take your child in for an examination and allow your dentist to recommend treatment to get your child’s oral health in order. One standard treatment for tooth decay is tooth-colored composite resin fillings.

Incredibly Long Lasting

Let’s just put this out there – composite resin fillings can last 15 years or longer when properly cared for. The materials used in tooth-colored fillings are made to last a very long time. Once put into your child’s mouth, their new filling will last them years. As a parent, you can put your mind at ease knowing that a safe solution has been put into place, which will help restore and maintain your child’s oral health for years to come.

Natural Appearance

With composite resin fillings, your child’s filling will be very close to the same shade as their tooth. With amalgam fillings, children would know when another child got a filling. This is because amalgam fillings are silver in appearance and can be seen anytime your mouth is open wide to talk or chew. Unfortunately, some kids are cruel, and this can lead to bullying and other social anxiety issues for the child with a silver filling. With composite fillings, nobody needs to know that your child has a filling. Your child can retain their confidence and not worry about appearances. 

Please call (336) 804-8668 today for an appointment or consultation with Dr. Sona Isharani at Triad Pediatric Dentistry.